MANUAL OF HEMATOLOGY

This Practical Manual covers the diagnosis and therapy of common hematologic disorders, including leukemias, disorders of the lymph nodes, bleeding disorders, anemias, and platelet disorders. Concise descriptions of these disorders supply important pathophysiologic information as well as clinical recommendations. New to this edition is a chapter on bone marrow transplantation procedures for hematologic malignancies and the remaining chapters have been extensively revised. Discussions of selecting, ordering, and reading lab tests will be of use to every clinician. Uncomplicated illustrations and more than 100 tables enhance the text. References following each chapter emphasize review articles that will be helpful in diagnosis and treatment. Useful appendixes present a wide range of information, including normal hematologic parameters, cytochemical reactions in normal and abnormal blood cells, and a summary of blood components. Manual of Clinical Hematology, Third Edition offers a concise overview of the diagnosis and therapy of hematologic disorders-presented in the popular outline format of the Spiral® Manual Series. It is a complete source for medical students, residents, and physicians confronting complex hematologic maladies.