The definitive haematology textbook of choice for medical studentsHoffbrand s Essential Haematology has built a reputation as the flagship haematology textbook for both students and junior doctors, providing an authoritative introduction to the subject.Now in its 7th edition, this classic text provides up–to–date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features, treatment of blood and bone marrow disorders, in its concise and user–friendly style.Hoffbrand s Essential Haematology outlines the basic principles of clinical and laboratory haematology and shows how manifestations of blood diseases can be explained by new knowledge of the disease processes. It is an indispensable resource for students and trainees and an essential read for all specialists who are interested in updating their knowledge.Hoffbrand s Essential Haematology: Provides up–to–date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features and treatment of all blood disorders Features detailed information on the new genetics of leukaemia and lymphoma Includes a new chapter on thrombosis, focussing on the new oral anticoagulants Is beautifully presented, with over 300 colour illustrations Comprehensively covers both theory and treatment regimes Includes a companion website at www.wileyessential.com/haematology featuring all the figures and tables from the book, and over 300 interactive multiple choice questions INDICE: Preface to the Seventh Edition vi .Preface to the First Edition vii .How to use your textbook viii .About the companion website x .1 Haemopoiesis 1 .2 Erythropoiesis and general aspects of anaemia 11 .3 Hypochromic anaemias 27 .4 Iron overload 41 .5 Megaloblastic anaemias and other macrocytic anaemias 48 .6 Haemolytic anaemias 60 .7 Genetic disorders of haemoglobin 72 .8 The white cells 1: granulocytes, monocytes and their benign disorders 87 .9 The white cells 2: lymphocytes and their benign disorders 102 .10 The spleen 116 .11 The aetiology and genetics of haematological malignancies 122 .12 Management of haematological malignancy 135 .13 Acute myeloid leukaemia 145 .14 Chronic myeloid leukaemia 156 .15 Myeloproliferative disease 165 .16 Myelodysplasia 177 .17 Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 186 .18 The chronic lymphoid leukaemias 197 .19 Hodgkin lymphoma 205 .20 Non–Hodgkin lymphoma 213 .21 Multiple myeloma and related disorders 228 .22 Aplastic anaemia and bone marrow failure 242 .23 Stem cell transplantation 250 .24 Platelets, blood coagulation and haemostasis 264 .25 Bleeding disorders caused by vascular and platelet abnormalities 278 .26 Coagulation disorders 290 .27 Thrombosis 1: pathogenesis and diagnosis 302 .28 Thombosis 2: treatment 311 .29 Haematological changes in systemic disease 321 .30 Blood transfusion 333 .31 Pregnancy and neonatal haematology 346 .Appendix: World Health Organization classification of tumours of the haematopoietic and lymphoid tissues 352 .Index 357
- ISBN: 978-1-118-40867-4
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 384
- Fecha Publicación: 23/10/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés