"No area of pathology currently encompasses as many disparate disciplines as hematopathology," according to editor Jones (U. of Texas), "including laboratory medicine, molecular diagnostics, surgical pathology, clinical hematology, and translational science." He has brought this book together to connect hematopathology with recent advances in immunology research and with current clinical practice in the treatment of lymphomas and leukemias. For hematologist-oncologists the book provides a pathologic overview of each group of tumors followed by summaries of the current state of diagnosis, staging, and treatment. Practicing pathologists will find current terminology, diagnostic pitfalls, and treatment overviews. Trainees studying for boards will make use of central concepts highlighted in a study guide and photomicrographs presenting classical appearances of tumors. Experimental scientists and graduate students will find hints on the use of immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and molecular techniques as well as prognostic markers, and new directions for research. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)