Concise Guide to Hematology

Hillard M. Lazarus, MD, FACPProfessor of MedicineCase Western Reserve University School of MedicineDepartment of MedicineCleveland, OHUSA Alvin H. Schmaier, MDRobert W. Kellermeyer Professor of Hematology and OncologyUniversity Hospital Cleveland Medical CenterDepartment of MedicineCleveland, OHUSA

Introduction to Hematology.- Hematopoiesis.- Red Blood Cell Biochemistry and Physiology.- Anemia: Clinical Approach.- Iron Deficiency.- Vitamin-B12 (Cobalamin) and Folate Deficiency.- Sickle Cell Disease and the Hemoglobinopathies.- Congenital Hemolytic Anemias.- Acquired Hemolytic Anemias.- Physiology 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.- Anticoagulants and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism.- Antiplatelet Therapy in Cardiovascular Disease.- Physiological Roles of Leukocytes and Disorders.- Pediatric Hematology.- Bone Marrow Structure And Marrow Aspiration, Biopsy, And Collection For Therapeutic Intent Procedures.- Flow Cytometry in Hematology.- Genetics In Hematologic Disorders: Implications of Recurring Chromosome.- Understanding Molecular Testing In Patients Affected By Hematologic Disorders.- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML).- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms.- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS).- Acute Leukemia.- Classification of Lymphomas.- Clinical Evaluation and Management of Hodgkin Lymphoma.- Indolent Lymphomas.- Aggressive Lymphoma.- Clinical Evaluation and Management of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.- Plasma Cell Disorders.- Neoplastic Hematologic Disorders In Children and Adolescents.- Transfusion Medicine.- Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation.- Infections in Hematology Patients.