Concise Guide to Hematology

Concise Guide to Hematology is highly practical, user-friendly, and will be invaluable to all residents, fellows, and trainees working with hematology patients. Designed to highlight the important basic concepts and diseases throughout the spectrum of hematology, the book has a clear and accessible format and includes simple line figures, algorithms, and key points thoughout. Each chapter begins with an overview and then main concepts are outlined for each disorder and topic covered. Edited by two leading figures in the rapidly evolving field of hematology, this attractively-produced and concise book is an essential guide and ready resource for all those undertaking rotations and examinations in the discipline.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction to Hematology (pages 1–5): Alvin H. SchmaierChapter 2 Hematopoiesis (pages 6–15): Yuan Lin and Stanton L. GersonChapter 3 Red Blood Cell Biochemistry and Physiology (pages 16–23): Kevin T. McDonaghChapter 4 Anemia: Clinical Approach (pages 24–34): Peter W. MarksChapter 5 Iron Deficiency (pages 35–43): Alice MaChapter 6 Vitamin?B12 (Cobalamin) and Folate Deficiency (pages 44–61): Asok C. AntonyChapter 7 Congenital Hemolytic Anemias (pages 62–74): Archana M. Agarwal and Josef T. PrchalChapter 8 Acquired Hemolytic Anemias (pages 75–90): Scott D. GitlinChapter 9 Overview of Hemostasis (pages 91–102): Alvin H. SchmaierChapter 10 Approach to the Bleeding Patient (pages 103–111): Alvin H. SchmaierChapter 11 Congenital Bleeding Disorders (pages 112–130): Anjali A. Sharathkumar and Steven W. PipeChapter 12 Acquired Bleeding Disorders (pages 131–139): Howard A. LiebmanChapter 13 Platelet Function in Hemostasis and Inherited Disorders of Platelet Number and Function (pages 140–153): A. Koneti Rao and David W. EssexChapter 14 Acquired Thrombocytopenia (pages 154–173): Theodore E. Warkentin and Andrew E. WarkentinChapter 15 Thrombosis and Anticoagulation (pages 174–183): Alvin H. SchmaierChapter 16 Myeloid Cell Physiology and Disorders (pages 184–196): Alvin H. Schmaier, Lilli M. Petruzzelli, Niels Borregaard and Laurence A. BoxerChapter 17 Bone Marrow Structure and Diagnostic Testing (pages 197–219): Howard J. Meyerson and Hillard M. LazarusChapter 18 Myeloproliferative Neoplasms and Myelodysplastic Syndromes (pages 220–234): Gabriela Motyckova and Richard M. StoneChapter 19 Acute Leukemia (pages 235–250): Tsila Zuckerman and Jacob M. RoweChapter 20 Classifi cation of Lymphoma (pages 251–267): Yi?Hua Chen and Amy ChadburnChapter 21 Clinical Evaluation and Management of Lymphoma (pages 268–286): Makiko Ban?Hoefen, Jonathan W. Friedberg and Richard I. FisherChapter 22 Plasma Cell Disorders (pages 287–306): Sumit Madan and Philip R. GreippChapter 23 Pediatric Hematology (pages 307–318): Sanjay P. AhujaChapter 24 Blood Banking (pages 319–331): Lawrence Tim GoodnoughChapter 25 Transfusion Therapy (pages 332–343): Beth H. Shaz and Christopher D. HillyerChapter 26 Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (pages 344–362): Hillard M. LazarusChapter 27 Atlas of Hematology Slides (pages 363–387): Alvin H. Schmaier