POSTGRADUATE HAEMATOLOGY, 7TH EDITION

1 Stem cells and haemopoiesis 1
2 Erythropoiesis 11
3 Iron metabolism iron deficiency and disorders of haem synthesis 21
4 Iron overload 40
5 Megaloblastic anaemia 53
6 Haemoglobin and the inherited disorders of globin synthesis 72
7 Sickle cell disease 98
8 Hereditary disorders of the red cell membrane and disorders of red cell metabolism 114
9 Acquired haemolytic anaemias 138
10 Inherited aplastic anaemia/bone marrow failure syndromes 156
11 Acquired aplastic anaemia and paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria 174
12 Red cell immunohaematology 195
13 Clinical blood transfusion 214
14 Phagocytes 246
15 Lysosomal storage disorders 270
16 Normal lymphocytes and non-neoplastic lymphocyte disorders 278
17 The spleen 303
18 The molecular basis of haematological malignancies 314
19 Laboratory diagnosis of haematological neoplasms 332
20 Acute myeloid leukaemia 352
21 Adult acute lymphoblastic Llukaemia 371
22 Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 384
23 Supportive care in the management of leukaemia 399
24 Chronic myeloid leukaemia 419
25 The myelodysplastic syndromes 438
26 Myeloproliferative neoplasms 474
27 Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and other chronic B-cell disorders 500
28 T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders 524
29 Multiple myeloma 537
30 Amyloidosis 562
31 The classification of lymphomas: updating the WHO classification 575
32 Hodgkin lymphoma 601
33 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: low grade 614
34 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: high grade 631
35 Stem cell transplantation 651
36 Normal haemostasis 676
37 The vascular function of platelets 699
38 Haemophilia and VonWillebrand disease 715
39 Rare inherited coagulation disorders 733
40 Acquired coagulation disorders 743
41 Congenital platelet disorders 761
42 Primary immune thrombocytopenia 773
43 Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and haemolytic–uraemic syndrome (congenital and acquired) 783
44 Heritable thrombophilia 795
45 Acquired venous thrombosis 809
46 Antithrombotic agents 820
47 Management of venous thromboembolism 830
48 Haematological aspects of systemic disease 838
49 Haematological aspects of tropical diseases 854
50 Neonatal haematology 870
51 WHO Classification: Tumours of the Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (2008) 885
Index 888

Postgraduate Haematology provides up-to-date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features, management and treatment of a wide range of blood and bone marrow disorders in a concise and user friendly style.

• Up-to-date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features and management of all blood disorders
• New sections reflect advances in the specialty, including knowledge gained from new generation sequencing, latest anticoagulant drugs, diagnostic laboratory tools, and treatment strategies
• Superb four-color illustrations and photomicrographs of blood cells and tissues throughout
• Includes algorithms to aid with decision-making for treatment
• Companion website includes figures and tables for download

Author Information
• Victor Hoffbrand MA, DM, FRCP, FRCPath, FRCP (Edin), DSc, FMedSci. Emeritus Professor of Haematology at University College London, London, UK.
• Douglas R. Higgs MD, FRCP, FRS. Professor of Molecular Haematology & Director, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK.
• David Keeling. Consultant in Haemophilia and Thrombosis, Oxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK.
• Atul B. Mehta MA, MD, FRCP, FRC Path. Consultant Haematologist & Clinical Director, RFH Lysosomal Storage Disorders Unit, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.