The preeminent book on cancer cytogenetics—now in a valuable new editionLike its successful predecessors, Cancer Cytogenetics, Third Edition continues to offer authoritative coverage of neoplastic processes at the chromosomal level of genomic organization. Now updated and expanded, this new edition includes detailed information on the most recent advances in the field, incorporating a vast amount of new cytogenetic as well as molecular genetic data from the latest basic and clinical investigations.Edited by two leading authorities, who are now aided by a panel of internationalexperts, this new edition has been updated to include: Greatly expanded coverage of solid tumorsEnhanced coverage of acute and chronic myeloproliferative disordersThe latest findings on acute and chronic lymphoproliferative disordersCancer Cytogenetics, Third Edition is a valuable resource for researchers in a wide range of fields, including cytogenetics, medical and molecular genetics, cellular and molecular biology, oncology, and hematology. With its complete coverage of thecytogenetic mechanisms underlying neoplasia, and always with a keen eye on the clinical consequences of the various acquired genetic aberrations, this text will alsobe an indispensable reference for all clinicians involved in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients.
Author(s): Sverre Heim, Felix Mitelman
Edition: 3
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 756
Cover......Page 1
Front Matter......Page 2
Ch 01......Page 11
Ch 02......Page 18
Ch 03......Page 26
Ch 04......Page 33
Ch 05......Page 52
Ch 06......Page 147
Ch 07......Page 185
Ch 08......Page 214
Ch 09......Page 238
Ch 10......Page 302
Ch 11......Page 384
Ch 12......Page 423
Ch 13......Page 437
Ch 14......Page 470
Ch 15......Page 499
Ch 16......Page 525
Ch 17......Page 563
Ch 18......Page 582
Ch 19......Page 602
Ch 20......Page 625
Ch 21......Page 644
Ch 22......Page 657
Ch 23......Page 677
index......Page 714