Wahed A., Dasgupta A. Hematology and Coagulation: A Comprehensive Review for Board Preparation, Certification and Clinical Practice

Elsevier, 2015. — 324 p. — ISBN: 9780128002414Hematology and Coagulation is a clear and easy-to-read presentation of core topics and detailed case studies that illustrate the application of hematopathology knowledge to everyday patient care. In order to be successful, as well as to pass the American Board of Pathology examination, all pathology residents must have a good command of hematopathology, including the challenging topics of hematology and coagulation. Hematology and Coagulation meets this challenge head on.
This basic primer offers practical examples of how things function in the hematopathology clinic as well as useful lists, sample questions, and a bullet-point format ideal for quick pre-board review. This book provides only the most clinically relevant examples designed to educate senior medical students, residents and fellows and "refresh" the knowledge base, without overwhelming students, residents, and clinicians.
Takes a practical and easy-to-read approach to understanding hematology and coagulation at an appropriate level for both board preparation as well as a professional refresher course
Covers all important clinical information found in larger textbooks in a more succinct and easy-to-understand manner
Covers essential concepts in hematopathology in such a way that fellows and clinicians understand the methods without having to become specialists in the fieldComplete blood count (CBC) and peripheral blood smear examination
Bone marrow examination and interpretation
Red blood cell (RBC) disorders
Hemoglobinopathies, and thalassemias
Benign white blood cell (WBC) and platelet disorders
Myeloid neoplasms
Monoclonal gammopathy and their detection
Application of flow cytometry in diagnosis of hematological disorders
Cytogenetics abnormalities and hematological neoplasa
Benign lymph nodes
B cell lymphomas
T cell and natural killer cell (NK) lymphomas
Hodgkin lymphoma
Lymphoproliferative Disorders Associated with Immune deficiencies, Histiocytic and Dendritic Cell Neoplasms
Essentials of coagulation
Thrombophilia and their detection
Sources of errors in hematology and coagulation