Practical algorithms in pediatric hematology and oncology

This comprehensive collection of algorithms addresses hematologic and oncologic issues in neonates, children, and adolescents. It focuses on clinical challenges faced by pediatricians, general practitioners, and family practice physicians, employing a concise, step-by-step approach informed by history, physical examination, and laboratory studies. The algorithms for differential diagnosis clearly differentiate between common, less frequent, and rare but significant etiologies. Covering 51 topics, it includes evaluations of anemia, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, hemolytic anemia, bleeding disorders, thrombocytopenia, hemophilia, leukocyte disorders, leukemias, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and mass lesions in various body areas, as well as potential emergencies like tumor lysis and superior vena cava syndromes. The oncology sections emphasize diagnostic approaches and management of complications rather than chemotherapy details. Each algorithm is accompanied by explanatory notes and a selected reading list. This resource is invaluable for pediatricians, family physicians, and general practitioners in their practices, while also serving as a useful tool for trainees in pediatric hematology and a teaching aid for pediatric hematologists/oncologists.