Hoffbrands Essential Haematology

The definitive haematology textbook of choice for medical students

Hoffbrand s Essential Haematology has built a reputation as the flagship haematology textbook for both students and junior doctors, providing an authoritative introduction to the subject.

Now in its 7th edition, this classic text provides up–to–date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features, treatment of blood and bone marrow disorders, in its concise and user–friendly style.

Hoffbrand s Essential Haematology outlines the basic principles of clinical and laboratory haematology and shows how manifestations of blood diseases can be explained by new knowledge of the disease processes. It is an indispensable resource for students and trainees and an essential read for all specialists who are interested in updating their knowledge.

Hoffbrand s Essential Haematology:
Provides up–to–date knowledge of the pathogenesis, clinical and laboratory features and treatment of all blood disorders
Features detailed information on the new genetics of leukaemia and lymphoma
Includes a new chapter on thrombosis, focussing on the new oral anticoagulants
Is beautifully presented, with over 300 colour illustrations
Comprehensively covers both theory and treatment regimes
Includes a companion website at www.wileyessential.com/haematology featuring all the figures and tables from the book, and over 300 interactive multiple choice questions

Contents

Preface to the Seventh Edition

Preface to the First Edition

How to use your textbook

About the companion website

1 Haemopoiesis

2 Erythropoiesis and general aspects of anaemia

3 Hypochromic anaemias

4 Iron overload

5 Megaloblastic anaemias and other macrocytic anaemias

6 Haemolytic anaemias

7 Genetic disorders of haemoglobin

8 The white cells 1: granulocytes, monocytes and their benign disorders

9 The white cells 2: lymphocytes and their benign disorders

10 The spleen

11 The aetiology and genetics of haematological malignancies

12 Management of haematological malignancy

13 Acute myeloid leukaemia

14 Chronic myeloid leukaemia

15  Myeloproliferative disease

16 Myelodysplasia

17 Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

18 The chronic lymphoid leukaemias

19 Hodgkin lymphoma

20 Non–Hodgkin lymphoma

21 Multiple myeloma and related disorders

22 Aplastic anaemia and bone marrow failure

23 Stem cell transplantation

24 Platelets, blood coagulation and haemostasis

25 Bleeding disorders caused by vascular and platelet abnormalities

26 Coagulation disorders

27 Thrombosis

28 Treatment of thrombosis

29 Haematological changes in systemic disease

30 Blood transfusion

31 Pregnancy and neonatal haematology

Appendix: World Health Organization classification of tumours of the haematopoietic and lymphoid tissues

Index