Concise guide to hematology / edited by Alvin H. Schmaier and Hillard M. Lazarus

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to hematology -- Hematopoiesis -- Red blood cell biochemistry and physiology -- Anemia: Clinical Approach -- Iron Deficiency -- Vitamin-B12 (Cobalamin) and Folate Deficiency -- Congenital Hemolytic Anemias -- Acquired Hemolytic Anemias -- Overview of Hemostasis -- Approach to the Bleeding Patient -- Congenital Bleeding Disorders -- Acquired Bleeding Disorders -- Platelet function in hemostasis and inherited disorders of platelet number and function -- Acquired thrombocytopenia -- Thrombosis and anticoagulation -- Myeloid cell physiology and disorders -- Bone marrow structure and diagnostic testing -- Myeloproliferative neoplasms and myelodysplastic syndromes -- Acute leukemia -- Classification of lymphoma -- Clinical evaluation and management of lymphoma -- Plasma cell disorders -- Pediatric hematology -- Blood banking -- Transfusion therapy -- Hematopoietic cell transplantation -- Atlas of hematology slides.

Concise Guide to Hematology is highly practical, user-friendly, and will be invaluable to all residents, fellows, and trainees working with hematology patients. Designed to highlight the important basic concepts and diseases throughout the spectrum of hematology, the book has a clear and accessible format and includes simple line figures, algorithms, and key points thoughout.