Main description:

This new edition provides undergraduate students with the most recent advances in haematology and clinical pathology.

Divided into four sections, the book begins with an explanation of the diagnosis and management of numerous disorders of both red and white blood cells. Section three covers disorders associated with haemostasis (clotting), and the final section on clinical pathology discusses both haematological and non-haematological laboratory investigations.

The second edition has been fully revised and includes new chapters on automation in haematology, urine analysis, atoll examination, and clinical scenarios.

Each chapter begins with a chapter outline and ends with a summary of key points. Self assessment exercises with essay-type questions, short notes and MCQs are included at the end of each topic to assist revision.

Key Points

Fully revised and updated second edition providing latest advances in haematology and clinical pathology for undergraduates
Each chapter includes self assessment exercises, short notes and MCQs
Features nearly 400 illustrations and tables
Previous edition (9789350255995) published in 2011

Contents:

Section 1: Disorders of Red Cells

Introduction
Classification of Anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Megaloblastic Anemia
Introduction and Classification of Hemolytic Anemia
Hemolytic Anemias due to Red Cell Membrane Disorders
Thalassemia Syndromes
Sickle Cell Disease
Hemolytic Anemias due to Red Cell Enzyme Deficiencies
Immunohemolytic Anemia
Fragmentation Syndrome
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Aplastic Anemia
Pure Red Cell Aplasia
Miscellaneous RBC Disorders
Sideroblastic Anemia
Approach to Anemias

Section 2: Disorders of White Cells

Quantitative and Qualitative Disorders of White Blood Cells
Infectious Mononucleosis
Introduction to Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and Related Neoplasm
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and Other Myeloid Neoplasms
Polycythemia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Other Lymphoid Leukemias
Plasma Cell Neoplasms
Lymphopoietic System
Lymphoid Neoplasms
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis

Section 3: Disorders of Hemostasis

Normal Hemostasis and its Components
Bleeding Disorders: Vessel Wall Abnormalities
Bleeding Disorders: Abnormalities of Platelet
Bleeding Disorders: Abnormalities of Coagulation Factors
Thrombotic Disorders: Hypercoagulable States

Section 4: Clinical Pathology

Anticoagulants and Collection of Blood
Hematopoiesis
Hemoglobin Estimation
Cell Count
Peripheral Blood Smear Examination
Reticulocyte Count
Hematocrit, Red Cell Indices and ESR Estimation
Bone Marrow Examination
Osmotic Fragility Test
Cytochemistry in Leukemia
Laboratory Evaluation of Hemostatic and Thrombotic Disorders
Automation in Hematology
Urine Analysis
Body Fluids
Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination
Semen Analysis
Pregnancy Test
Sputum Examination
Cytology
Glucose Tolerance Test
Blood Group System
Antiglobulin Test
Transfusion Medicine
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Gastric Function Tests
Liver Function Tests and Liver Biopsy
Renal Function Tests
Thyroid Function Tests
Stool Examination
Clinical Scenario