Following the familiar, easy–to–use at a Glance format, Haematology at a Glance, Fourth Edition is a broad and accessible introduction to the study of blood. Fully revised and updated to reflect advances in the field and in clinical practice, this new edition covers essential knowledge, from basic hematological physiology to blood disorders and their diagnosis and treatment. This new edition of Haematology at a Glance : • Features expanded sections on the underlying mechanisms, diagnostic techniques and management of the malignant haematological diseases. Also incorporates recent advances in knowledge of thrombosis and the newer oral anticoagulants • Contains the very latest clinical treatments • Includes updated illustrations and clinical photographs to illustrate concepts and aid understanding • Features extensive online self–assessment at www.ataglanceseries.com/haematology This book is an invaluable resource for medical students and health professionals wanting to consolidate and expand their knowledge of haematology. INDICE: Preface Glossary Normal values Part 1 Basic physiology and practice 1 Haemopoiesis: physiology and pathology 2 Normal blood cells I: red cells 3 Normal blood cells II: granulocytes, monocytes and the reticuloendothelial system 4 Normal blood cells III: lymphocytes 5 Lymph nodes, the lymphatic system and the spleen 6 Clinical assessment 7 Laboratory assessment Part 2 Red cell disorders 8 General aspects of anaemia 9 Iron I: physiology and deficiency 10 Iron II: overload and sideroblastic anaemia 11 Megaloblastic anaemia I: vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency – biochemical basis, causes 12 Megaloblastic anaemia II: clinical features, treatment and other macrocytic anaemias 13 Haemolytic anaemias I: general 14 Haemolytic anaemias II: inherited membrane and enzyme defects 15 Haemolytic anaemias III: acquired 16 Haemolytic anaemias IV: genetic defects of haemoglobin – thalassaemia 17 Haemolytic anaemias V: genetic defects of haemoglobin – sickle cell disease Part 3 Benign disorders of white cells 18 Benign disorders of white cells I: granulocytes, monocytes, macrophages 19 Benign disorders of white cells II: lymphocytes, lymph nodes, spleen, HIV Part 4 Haematological Malignancies 20 Introduction to haematological malignancy: basic mechanisms 21 General aspects of treatment 22 Acute leukaemia I: classification and diagnosis 23 Acute leukaemia II: treatment and prognosis 24 Chronic myeloid leukaemia (BCR–ABL1 positive) 25 Myelodysplasia (myelodysplastic syndromes) 26 Myeloproliferative disorders I: introduction 27 Myeloproliferative disorders II: polycythaemia rubra vera 28 Myeloproliferative disorders III: essential thrombocythaemia, primary myelofibrosis and systemic mastocytosis 29 Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia 30 Multiple myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders 31 Lymphoma I: Introduction 32 Lymphoma II: Hodgkin lymphoma 33 Lymphoma III: Non–Hodgkin lymphoma – aetiology and classification 34 Lymphoma IV: clinical and laboratory features of commoner subtypes 35 Lymphoma V: treatment and prognosis Part 5 Treatment and procedures 36 Bone marrow failure 37 Haematological effects of drugs 38 Stem cell transplantation Part 6 Haemostasis 39 Normal haemostasis I: vessel wall and platelets 40 Normal haemostasis II: coagulation factors and fibrinolysis 41 Disorders of haemostasis I: vessel wall and platelets 42 Disorders of haemostasis II: inherited disorders of coagulation 43 Disorders of haemostasis III: acquired disorders of coagulation 44 Thrombosis and anti–thrombotic therapy 45 Anticoagulation Part 7 Haematological Aspects of Tropical Disease 46 Haematological aspects of tropical disease 47 Haematology of pregnancy and infancy Part 8 Blood Transfusion 48 Blood Transfusion I 49 Blood Transfusion II Appendix Cluster of differentiation nomenclature system Index
- ISBN: 978-1-119-96922-8
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 136
- Fecha Publicación: 27/12/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés