Essentials of Hematology

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Salient Features This volume is a concise textbook of haematology which caters to the needs of undergraduates in medicine. Each chapter is updated in order to educate students on the current knowledge and practices in the field of Haematology. The figures and illustrations highlight the important morphological details which facilitates better understanding. An essential book for all fields of medicine, postgraduate students of pathology, medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology. Table Of Contents Overview of Physiology of Blood Approach to Diagnosis of Anaemias Anaemias due to Impaired Red Cell Production Anaemias due to Excessive Red Cell Destruction Acute Leukaemias Myelodysplastic Syndromes Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders Chronic Lymphoid Leukaemias Plasma Cell Dyscrasias Malignant Lymphomas Quantitative and Qualitative Disorders of Leucocytes Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Approach to the Diagnosis of Bleeding Disorders Bleeding Disorders Caused by Abnormalities of Blood Vessels (The Vascular Purpuras) Bleeding Disorders Caused by Abnormalities of Platelets Disorders of Coagulation Blood Group Systems Serologic and Microbiologic Techniques Collection of Donor Blood, Processing and Storage Whole Blood, Blood Components and Blood Derivatives Transfusion of Blood to the Recipient Adverse Effects of Transfusion Autologous Transfusion Alternatives to Blood Transfusion Appendix A: Reference Ranges Appendix B: Selected CD Antigens Index