Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders

By Vikas R. Dharnidharka

Book Overview

Historical Perspective on the Early Studies of Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD).- Epidemiology of PTLD.- The Biology of Epstein-Barr Virus and Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disease.- Epstein-Barr Viral Load Testing: Role in the Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders.- Clinical Features and Diagnostic Evaluation of Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder.- Pathology.- Prognostic Factors for PTLD.- Treatment of PTLD.- Prevention of Epstein-Barr Virus Infection and Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disease Following Transplantation.- Organ Specific Issues of PTLD - Kidney.- Posttransplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorder (PTLD) in Liver and Small Bowel Transplant Recipients.- Heart and Lung Transplantation.- Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disease (PTLD) in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT).- Research Priorities and Future Directions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642422853
• ISBN13: 9783642422850
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"