Haematologic Disorders in Maternal Foetal Medicine

Examines the components of the haematologic system as they affect the mother and the foetus in successful as well as unsuccessful pregnancies. Designed as a reference work, this volume includes reviews of current literature, applicable diagnostic manoeuvres and discussions of treatments.

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Pregnancy involves all of the body's systems, including the haematologic system. This text consolidates descriptions of the components of the haematologic system as they affect the mother and the fetus in successful as well as unsuccessful pregnancies. It is organized along the traditional lines of blood diseases: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and coagulation, but adds unique components such as lysosomal storage disorders, Histiocytosis, and the blood-carried infection AIDS. Each section is further subdivided into discussions of the physiologic changes observed in normal pregnancies, followed by descriptions of those haematologic and obstetrical conditions wherein pathologic events affect the pregnancy or fetal outcomes. The editors have designed this book as a reference text, including reviews of current literature, applicable diagnostic manoeuvers and discussions of treatments.