Essentials In Hematology & Clinical Pathology

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This manual is a complete guide to haematology and clinical pathology. Divided into four sections – Disorders of Red Cells, Disorders of White Cells, Disorders of Hemostasis and Clinical Pathology, each chapter discusses the physiology and pathophysiologic basis of the diseases, as well as their clinical features. Enhanced by over 200 well-illustrated colour images, this book includes essay questions, short note questions and 351 MCQs to assist learning. Each chapter contains a summary of the key points. Salient Features Richly illustrated, easy to understand, and student-friendly book. Highly illustrated in multicolor with more than 146 tables. Text enhanced by 135 illustrations, 27 photomicrographs and 18 photographs. Essay questions, short answer questions and 351 MCQs to encourage self-assessment. A summary of importantpoints at the end of each chapter. Clinical pathology section of the book deals with laboratory investigations done in routine practice. Laboratory findings of diseases presented in simplified manner. Table Of Contents Section 1: Disorders Of Red Cells 1. Introduction 2. Iron Deficiency Anemia 3. Megaloblastic Anemia 4. Introduction And Classification Of Hemolytic Anemia 5. Hemolytic Anemias Due To Red Cell Membrane Disorders 6. Thalassemia Syndromes 7. Sickle Cell Disease 8. Hemolytic Anemias Due To Red Cell Enzyme Deficiencies 9. Immunohemolytic Anemia 10. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria 11. Approach To Hemolytic Anemias 12. Aplastic Anemia 13. Pure Red Cell Aplasia 14. Miscellaneous RBC Disorders 15. Sideroblastic Anemia 16. Polycythemia Section 2: Disorders Of White Cells 1. Quantitative And Qualitative Disorders Of White Blood Cells 2. Infectious Mononucleosis 3. Introduction To Acute Leukemia 4. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 5. Acute Myelogenous Leukemia And Related Neoplasm 6. Myelodysplastic Syndromes 7. Myeloproliferative Neoplasm 8. Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia And Other Myeloid Neoplasms 9. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia And Other Lymphoid Leukemias 10. Plasma Cell Neoplasms 11. Lymphopoietic System 12. Lymphoid Neoplasms 13. Hodgkin Lymphoma 14. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Section 3: Disorders Of Hemostasis 1. Normal Hemostasis And Its Components 2. Bleeding Disorders: Vessel Wall Abnormalities 3. Bleeding Disorders: Abnormalities Of Platelet 4. Bleeding Disorders: Abnormalities Of Coagulation Factors 5. Thrombotic Disorders: Hypercoagulable States Section 4: Clinical Pathology 1. Anticoagulants And Collection Of Blood 2. Cell Count 3. Peripheral Blood Smear Examination 4. Reticulocyte Count 5. Hematocrit, Red Cell Indices And ESR Estimation 6. Bone Marrow Examination 7. Osmotic Fragility Test 8. Cytochemistry In Leukemia 9. Laboratory Evaluation Of Hemostatic And Thrombotic Disorders 10. Flow Cytometry 11. Urine Analysis 12. Body Fluids 13. Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination 14. Semen Analysis 15. Pregnancy Test 16. Sputum Examination 17. Cytology 18. Glucose Tolerance Test 19. Blood Group System 20. Antiglobulin Test 21. Transfusion Medicine 22. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 23. Gastric Function Tests 24. Liver Function Tests And Liver Biopsy 25. Renal Function Tests 26. Thyroid Function Tests Appendix Bibliography Index