Pulmonary Involvement in Patients with Hematological Malignancies

Abstract

Acute pulmonary events are among the most common complications in patients with hematological malignancies. These events often raise difficult diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. In this book, readers faced with these challenges will find a vast array of clinically relevant information contributed by physicians in many specialties who have acquired considerable experience over the years. Pulmonary complications in patients with hematological malignancies may be related to many factors, including infection, tissue invasion by the malignant cells, toxicity and immune deficiency related to the disease or treatments. The multiplicity of the possible etiologies and frequent presence of more than one etiology in a given patient create diagnostic conundrums. Importantly, an early accurate diagnosis is crucial to improve patient outcomes. This book provides practical guidance on untangling complex diagnoses and selecting optimal treatments.