This book summarizes our current knowledge of MDS, from very basic aspects to clinical management. It provides guidance to the diagnosis, an understanding of disease mechanisms, and a discussion of treatment strategies. The authors are the leading researchers into the management of MDS. The book is ideal for quick reference as well as profound information.

Inhalt
Clinical Presentation.- Differential Diagnosis.- Etiology and Epidemiology of MDS.- Molecular Biology of Myelodysplasia.- Classification and Staging of Myelodysplastic Syndromes.- Cytogenetic Diagnosis of Myelodysplastic Syndromes.- Myelodysplastic Syndrome in Children.- Management of Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Introductory Concepts.- Supportive Care.- Hematopoietic Growth Factors.- Biologically Based Treatment.- Hemopoietic Cell Transplantation.- Second Malignancies.