Essentials in Hematology and Clinical Pathology (2^nd Ed.)

This new edition provides undergraduate students with the most recent advances in haematology and clinical pathology.

Divided into four sections, the book begins with an explanation of the diagnosis and management of numerous disorders of both red and white blood cells. Section three covers disorders associated with haemostasis (clotting), and the final section on clinical pathology discusses both haematological and non-haematological laboratory investigations.

The second edition has been fully revised and includes new chapters on automation in haematology, urine analysis, atoll examination, and clinical scenarios.

Each chapter begins with a chapter outline and ends with a summary of key points. Self assessment exercises with essay-type questions, short notes and MCQs are included at the end of each topic to assist revision.

Key Points

• Fully revised and updated second edition providing latest advances in haematology and clinical pathology for undergraduates
• Each chapter includes self assessment exercises, short notes and MCQs
• Features nearly 400 illustrations and tables
• Previous edition (9789350255995) published in 2011

Section 1: Disorders of Red Cells

• Introduction
• Classification of Anemia
• Iron Deficiency Anemia
• Megaloblastic Anemia
• Introduction and Classification of Hemolytic Anemia
• Hemolytic Anemias due to Red Cell Membrane Disorders
• Thalassemia Syndromes
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Hemolytic Anemias due to Red Cell Enzyme Deficiencies
• Immunohemolytic Anemia
• Fragmentation Syndrome
• Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
• Aplastic Anemia
• Pure Red Cell Aplasia
• Miscellaneous RBC Disorders
• Sideroblastic Anemia
• Approach to Anemias

Section 2: Disorders of White Cells

• Quantitative and Qualitative Disorders of White Blood Cells
• Infectious Mononucleosis
• Introduction to Acute Leukemia
• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
• Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and Related Neoplasm
• Myelodysplastic Syndromes
• Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
• Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and Other Myeloid Neoplasms
• Polycythemia
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Other Lymphoid Leukemias
• Plasma Cell Neoplasms
• Lymphopoietic System
• Lymphoid Neoplasms
• Hodgkin Lymphoma
• Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis

Section 3: Disorders of Hemostasis

• Normal Hemostasis and its Components
• Bleeding Disorders: Vessel Wall Abnormalities
• Bleeding Disorders: Abnormalities of Platelet
• Bleeding Disorders: Abnormalities of Coagulation Factors
• Thrombotic Disorders: Hypercoagulable States

Section 4: Clinical Pathology

• Anticoagulants and Collection of Blood
• Hematopoiesis
• Hemoglobin Estimation
• Cell Count
• Peripheral Blood Smear Examination
• Reticulocyte Count
• Hematocrit, Red Cell Indices and ESR Estimation
• Bone Marrow Examination
• Osmotic Fragility Test
• Cytochemistry in Leukemia
• Laboratory Evaluation of Hemostatic and Thrombotic Disorders
• Automation in Hematology
• Urine Analysis
• Body Fluids
• Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination
• Semen Analysis
• Pregnancy Test
• Sputum Examination
• Cytology
• Glucose Tolerance Test
• Blood Group System
• Antiglobulin Test
• Transfusion Medicine
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
• Gastric Function Tests
• Liver Function Tests and Liver Biopsy
• Renal Function Tests
• Thyroid Function Tests
• Stool Examination
• Clinical Scenario

Ramadas Nayak MBBS MD
Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

Sharada Rai MBBS MD
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India