Haematology : An Illustrated Colour Text

by Howard, Martin R.; Hamilton, Peter J.; Britton, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780443103629
• ISBN10: 0443103623
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-28
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
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Summary

This textbook on haematology in the Illustrated Colour Text series is suitable for medical students, junior doctors and others needing a concise and practical introduction to the subject. Concise and manageable coverage of the major blood diseases and their treatment. Does not overload the reader with science, unlike some competing books. Focus is on the haematology patient and on the practical aspects of the subject. Makes use of the attractive features of the ICT series - double page spreads, lots of colour illustrations, summary boxes. Updating to take account of recenty developments in stem cell biology. Increased emphasis on genomic and proteomic techniques in the diagnosis of haematological malignancy. Use of new imaging techniques including MRI and PET. Description of advances in treatment of leukaemia and lymphoma and in diagnosis and management of patients with thrombophilia and venous thrombosis. Development of new antimicrobial agents in management of immunosuppressed patients with infection. New double page spread on palliative care of patients with blood disorders. New illustrations.

Table of Contents

Anatomy And Physiogy

The bone marrow

Red cells

Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils and monocytes

Lymphocytes. The spleen

Haemostasis

the Haematology Patient

History taking

Examining hte patient

Laboratory haematology I - Blood and bone marrow

Laboratory haematology II - Coagulation and the acute phase response

Anaemia

Introduction and classification

Iron deficiency anaemia

Megaloblastic anaemia

Haemolytic anaemiaI - General features and inherited disorders

Haemolytic anaemia II - Acquired disorders

The thalassaemias

Sickle cell syndromes

Anaemia of chronic disorders

Leukaemia

Introduction

Acute myeloid leukaemia

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Chronic myeloid leukaemia

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

Other leukaemias

The myelodysplastic syndromes

Aplastic anaemia

Chemotherapy and related treatments

Stem cell transplantation

Lymphoma And Myeloma

Hodgkin's lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Myeloma

Myeloproliferative Disorders

Polycythaemia

Essential thrombocythaemia and myelofibrosis

Haemostasis And Thrombosis

Thrombocytopenia

Disorders of platelet function and vascular purpuras

Haemophilia

Von Willebrand's disease and other inherited coagulation disorders

Acquired disorders of coagulation

Thrombophilia

anticoagulation and thrombolytic therapy

Blood Transfusion

Blood groups and blood testing

clinical practice

Special Situations

The immunosuppressed patient

Pregnancy

Paediatric haematology

Systemic disease

The developing world

Palliative Care

Recent Advances In Haematology

Molecular biology

Potential advances in treatment

Pratcial Procedures

Venepuncture and venous access

Bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy

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