Hematology - 101 Morphology Updates

Hematology: 101 Morphology Updates is a timely morphology resource that includes instructive cases with interesting morphological features. It is written by Professor Barbara J. Bain and aims to bring these cases to a wider readership. The book features updated cases and a "Test Yourself" section to aid in reader comprehension and information retention. It is a key resource for consultant hematologists, clinical scientists, trainee hematologists, and biomedical scientists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Hematology: 101 Morphology Updates is a groundbreaking resource that harnesses the power of timely morphology updates published in the esteemed American Journal of Hematology since 2008. This exceptional book, authored by renowned author Professor Barbara J. Bain, showcases a captivating collection of instructive cases adorned with intriguing morphological features, originally featured in the American Journal of Hematology. With its primary objective of expanding the reach of these captivating and educational cases, this new publication endeavors to engage a broader readership.

Packed with updated cases and a comprehensive "Test Yourself" section, Hematology: 101 Morphology Updates aims to enhance reader comprehension and information retention. These cases encompass a wide range of topics, including the significance of irregularly contracted cells and hemighosts in sickle cell disease, the striking dyserythropoiesis observed in sickle cell anemia following an aplastic crisis, the prominent Howell-Jolly bodies when megaloblastic anemia develops in a hyposplenic patient, the unusual aspects of G6PD deficiency, the revelation of sudden anemia through a blood film, the presence of chorea-acanthocytosis and dysplastic neutrophils in an HIV-positive woman, the induction of neutrophil dysplasia by granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, and the suspicion of pyrimidine 5 -nucleotidase deficiency based on a blood film examination.

Hematology: 101 Morphology Updates serves as an invaluable resource for consultant hematologists, clinical scientists, trainee hematologists, and biomedical scientists alike. It empowers the audience to tackle complex diagnostic challenges or serve as a valuable teaching resource. Whether used for personal learning, including exam revision or solving intricate cases, or as a teaching tool, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and insights into the field of hematology.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 179 x 254 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781394179817