Overview
Reviews the latest advances concerning the pathophysiology, differential diagnosis and treatment options
Offering a thought-provoking, instructive and informative collection of cutting-edge works
Addressing aspects such as TOP-R antagonists and Syk inhibitor
Appeal to a wide readership, from medical interns and residents to clinicians and hematologists
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Table of contents (22 chapters)
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Introduction
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Basic Aspects of Platelet Biology
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Epidemiology
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Pathophysiology
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Adult ITP
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Treatment of Adult ITP
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About this book
This book provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current state of knowledge concerning the pathophysiology, differential diagnosis and treatment options that support day-to-day patient management. It reviews a variety of treatments including TOP-R antagonists, along with Syk inhibitor, which has recently proven to be effective, enabling readers to update and broaden their knowledge of the disease.
Covering topics ranging from basic science to clinical practice, Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia will appeal to a wide readership, from medical interns and residents to clinicians and hematologists, offering them a thought-provoking, instructive and informative collection of cutting-edge works. Accordingly, readers will gain an overview of the autoimmune and other causes of the disease, and the book will serve as a foundation for new research directions that further our understanding of the pathophysiology and development of diagnosis and treatment options.p>
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Yoji Ishida: Iwate Medical University School of Medicine
Yoshiaki Tomiyama: Osaka University Hospital
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia
Editors: Yoji Ishida, Yoshiaki Tomiyama
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4142-6
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-4141-9Published: 15 June 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-5060-3Published: 12 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-4142-6Published: 05 June 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 229
Number of Illustrations: 19 b/w illustrations, 7 illustrations in colour
Topics: Hematology