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THE PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL CYTOGENETICS, SECOND EDITION<br />

ISBN: 1-58829-300-9 E-ISBN: 1-59259-833-1<br />

humanapress.com<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Principles</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Cytogenetics</strong><br />

SECOND EDITION<br />

Edited by<br />

Steven L. Gersen, PhD<br />

AmeriPath Inc.<br />

Martha B. Keagle, MEd<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Allied Health Pr<strong>of</strong>essions, University <strong>of</strong> Connecticut, Storrs, CT<br />

From Recent Reviews…<br />

“…an essential reference book for all clinical cytogeneticists…presents a comprehensive look at the field as<br />

it stands today…At this moment in time, Gersen and Keagle tell the story better than anyone.”<br />

—AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS<br />

“…written with a unique laboratory focus…answers the most frequently asked questions about chromosomes<br />

and chromosomal disease and presents a comprehensive look at the field as it stands today…A careful<br />

reading…would serve as an excellent review for the American Board <strong>of</strong> Medical Genetics examination.”<br />

—JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS<br />

In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition <strong>of</strong> a highly praised classic, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Principles</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Cytogenetics</strong>,<br />

a panel <strong>of</strong> hands-on experts update their survey <strong>of</strong> the basic concepts and interpretations involved in chromosome<br />

analysis to include the many advances that have occurred in the field. Among the highlights are a full section devoted<br />

to advances in fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technology, increased coverage <strong>of</strong> cancer cytogenetics—both<br />

hematopoietic neoplasms and tumor cytogenetics—and new chapters on chromosome instability and the cytogenetics<br />

<strong>of</strong> infertility. <strong>The</strong> book also reflects major advances in instrumentation and the transition from FAB to World Health<br />

Organization nomenclature for hematopoietic disorders.<br />

State-<strong>of</strong>-the-art and readily accessible, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Principles</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Cytogenetics</strong>, Second Edition <strong>of</strong>fers physicians<br />

who depend on the cytogenetics laboratory for the diagnosis <strong>of</strong> their patients, students in cytogenetics programs, and<br />

cytogeneticists the clear understanding they need to carry out and interpret their test results rapidly.<br />

• Up-to-date survey <strong>of</strong> chromosome analysis for<br />

physicians, students, and non-experts<br />

• Discussion <strong>of</strong> advances in FISH technology<br />

• Coverage <strong>of</strong> cancer cytogenetics (hematopoietic<br />

neoplasms and tumor cytogenetics)<br />

Features<br />

• Chapters on chromosome instability and the<br />

cytogenetics <strong>of</strong> infertility<br />

• Essential reference material for all health care<br />

providers using chromosome analysis<br />

Contents<br />

Section I Basic Concepts and Background. History <strong>of</strong> <strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Cytogenetics</strong>. DNA, Chromosomes, and Cell Division. Human Chromosome<br />

Nomenclature: An Overview and Definition <strong>of</strong> Terms. Section II Examining and Analyzing Chromosomes. Editors’ Foreword. Basic Laboratory<br />

Procedures. <strong>The</strong> Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> Microscopy. Quality Control and Quality Assurance. Instrumentation in the <strong>Cytogenetics</strong> Laboratory. Section<br />

III <strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Cytogenetics</strong>. Autosomal Aneuploidy. Structural Chromosome Rearrangements. Sex Chromosomes and Sex Chromosome Abnormalities.<br />

<strong>Cytogenetics</strong> <strong>of</strong> Infertility. Prenatal <strong>Cytogenetics</strong>. <strong>Cytogenetics</strong> <strong>of</strong> Spontaneous Abortion. Chromosome Instability. Section IV Cancer<br />

<strong>Cytogenetics</strong>. <strong>Cytogenetics</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hematologic Neoplasms. <strong>Cytogenetics</strong> <strong>of</strong> Solid Tumors. Section V Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization.<br />

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH). Section VI Beyond Chromosomes. Editors’ Foreword. Fragile X: From <strong>Cytogenetics</strong> to Molecular<br />

Genetics. Genomic Imprinting and Uniparental Disomy. Genetic Counseling. Index.<br />

Includes Updated<br />

ISCN Guidelines

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