Medical Cytogenetics

<p>The only monograph on cytogenetics for the pathologist this up-to-the-minute reference/text contains the most up-to-date research findings on many important topics in medical genetics-notably FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridation)-based molecular cytogenetic technologies and spectral karyotyping.<br>An excellent resource for cytogeneticists preparing for the certifying examination in Clinical Cytogenetics offered by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG).<br>Written by nearly 30 distinguished international contributors Medical Cytogenetics</p><li>covers the history of the field tissue culturing and staining techniques and clinical applications of FISH as well as other methods for genetic studies and chromosomal analysis <br> </li><li>supplies numerous examples and case reports <br> </li><li>examines reproductive dysfunctions such as in-utero abnormalities male infertility and failure to conceive <br> </li><li>investigates chromosomal abnormalities associated with myeloid hematopoietic disorders lymphoid neoplasms and solid tumors such as those associated with breast cancer <br> </li><li>reviews means of obtaining accreditation or licenses use of external peer reviews and voluntary inspections proficiency testing and regulatory oversight <br> </li><li>and more!<br>Thoroughly referenced with over 1800 bibliographic citations and supplemented with a useful glossary a large number of practice questions and over 40 color photographs Medical Cytogenetics is a pragmatic hands-on reference for pathologists geneticists cytogenetic technologists molecular and cell biologists clinical and medical oncologists hematologists neurologists pediatricians endocrinologists obstetricians gynecologists and primary care physicians and an exceptional text for upper-level undergraduate graduate and medical students in these disciplines.</li>