Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 231 mm
Reihe: Lecture Notes
Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 231 mm
Reihe: Lecture Notes
ISBN: 978-1-4051-0229-2
Verlag: Wiley
This new edition continues the tradition of integrating the physiological, pathological and clinical aspects of haematology, which is ideal for medical students, junior doctors and other allied health professionals. The book concentrates on the core subject knowledge and each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives that identifies the key elements that students need to know. There are also brief sections on the approaches to investigation and treatment of haematological problems.
Extensively revised and updated to include the considerable advances in our understanding of the molecular biology and pathogenesis of haematological disorders
Improved structure to allow students to find what they need quickly and easily
Now illustrated in colour throughout with new illustrations and photographs of important normal and abnormal blood cells
This comprehensive guide to haematology is an essential aid to anyone who wants a concise introduction to the subject and an ideal revision companion.
Contents:
Preface to the Seventh Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgements
1. Normal Haemoglobin, Blood Cells and Haemopoiesis
2. Anaemia and Polycythaemia: General Considerations
3. Haemolytic Anaemias
4. Iron Metabolism, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Other Hypochromic Microcytic Anaemias and Iron Overload
5. Macrocytosis and Macrocytic Anaemia
6. Conditions Causing White Cell Abnormalities
7. Structure and Function of Lymphoid Tissue
8. Lymphomas: General Principles
9. Classification of Lymphoma
10. Hodgkin's Lymphomas and Some of the Commoner Clinical Entities of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas, Including ALL and CLL
11. Myeloma and Other Paraproteinaemias
12. Neoplastic Disorders of Myeloid Cells
13. Bone Marrow Transplantation
14. Aplastic Anaemia and Pure Red Cell Aplasia
15. Haemostasis, Abnormal Bleeding and Anticoagulant Therapy
16. Blood Transfusion and Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn
17. Basic Haematological Techniques and Reference Ranges
18. Further Reading
Index
