Color atlas of hematology: practical microscopic and clinical diagnosis. [electronic resource]

A Flexibook for both the specialist and non-specialist, the new book offers accessible information on hematology in a succinct format. In addition to providing basic methodology, the book utilizes more than 260 color illustrations to detail the most up-to-date clinical procedures. Numerous tables and flow charts are included to assist in differential diagnosis, making this a valuable didactic reference for nurses, practicing physicians and residents preparing for board examinations. Cover Page 1 Title Page 4 ISBN 1588901939 5 Preface 6 Contents 8 Physiology and Pathophysiology of Blood Cells: Methods and Test Procedures 8 Introduction to the Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Hematopoietic System 8 Procedures, Assays, and Normal Values 8 Step-by-Step Diagnostic Sequence 8 Normal Cells of the Blood and Hematopoietic Organs 8 The Individual Cells of Hematopoiesis 8 Bone Marrow: Cell Composition and Principles of Analysis 9 Abnormalities of the White Cell Series 9 Predominance of Mononuclear Round to Oval Cells 9 Prevalence of Polynuclear (Segmented) Cells 10 Erythrocyte and Thrombocyte Abnormalities 10 Hypochromic Anemias 10 Normochromic Anemias 10 Hyperchromic Anemias 10 Erythrocyte Inclusions 10 Polycythemia Vera (Erythremic Polycythemia) and Erythrocytosis 11 Thrombocyte Abnormalities 11 Cytology of Organ Biopsies and Exudates 11 Lymph Node Cytology 11 Branchial Cysts and Bronchoalveolar Lavage 11 Cytology of Pleural Effusions and Ascites 11 Cytology of Cerebrospinal Fluid 11 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 11 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 11 Physiology and Pathophysiology of Blood Cells: Methods and Test Procedures 12 Introduction to the Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Hematopoietic System 13 Cell Systems 13 Principles of Regulation and Dysregulation in the Blood Cell Series and their Diagnostic Implications 18 Procedures, Assays, and Normal Values 20 Taking Blood Samples 20 Erythrocyte Count 21 Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Assay 21 Calculation of Erythrocyte Parameters 21 Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) 22 Reticulocyte Count 22 Leukocyte Count 25 Thrombocyte Count 26 Quantitative Normal Values and Range of Cellular Blood Components 26 The Blood Smear and Its Interpretation (Differential Blood Count, DBC) 28 Significance of the Automated Blood Count 30 Bone Marrow Biopsy 31 Lymph Node Biopsy and Tumor Biopsy 34 Step-by-Step Diagnostic Sequence 36 Normal Cells of the Blood and Hematopoietic Organs 40 The Individual Cells of Hematopoiesis 41 Immature Red Cell Precursors: Proerythroblasts and Basophilic Erythroblasts 41 Mature Red Blood Precursor Cells: Polychromatic and Orthochromatic Erythroblasts (Normoblasts) and Reticulocytes 43 Immature White Cell Precursors: Myeloblasts and Promyelocytes 45 Partly Mature White Cell Precursors: Myelocytes and Metamyelocytes 47 Mature Neutrophils: Band Cells and Segmented Neutrophils 49 Cell Degradation, Special Granulations, and Nuclear Appendages in Neutrophilic Granulocytes and Nuclear Anomalies 51 Eosinophilic Granulocytes (Eosinophils) 55 Basophilic Granulocytes (Basophils) 55 Monocytes 57 Lymphocytes (and Plasma Cells) 59 Megakaryocytes and Thrombocytes 61 Bone Marrow: Cell Composition and Principles of Analysis 63 Bone Marrow: Medullary Stroma Cells 69 Abnormalities of the White Cell Series 72 Predominance of Mononuclear Round to Oval Cells 74 Reactive Lymphocytosis 77 Diseases of the Lymphatic System (Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas) 81 Relative Lymphocytosis Associated with Granulocytopenia (Neutropenia) and Agranulocytosis 97 Monocytosis 99 Acute Leukemias 101 Prevalence of Polynuclear (Segmented) Cells 121 Neutrophilia without Left Shift 121 Reactive Left Shift 123 Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and Myeloproliferative Syndrome (Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, CMPD) 125 Osteomyelosclerosis 133 Elevated Eosinophil and Basophil Counts 135 Erythrocyte and Thrombocyte Abnormalities 138 Clinically Relevant Classification Principle for Anemias: Mean Erythrocyte Hemoglobin Content (MCH) 139 Hypochromic Anemias 139 Iron Deficiency Anemia 139 Hypochromic Infectious or Toxic Anemia (Secondary Anemia) 145 Hypochromic Sideroachrestic Anemias (Sometimes Normochromic or Hyperchromic) 148 Hypochromic Anemia with Hemolysis 149 Normochromic Anemias 151 Normochromic Hemolytic Anemias 151 Cytomorphological Anemias with Erythrocyte Anomalies 155 Normochromic Renal Anemia (Sometimes Hypochromic or Hyperchromic) 157 Bone Marrow Aplasia 157 Bone Marrow Carcinosis and Other Space-Occupying Processes 161 Hyperchromic Anemias 163 Erythrocyte Inclusions 167 Hematological Diagnosis of Malaria 169 Polycythemia Vera (Erythremic Polycythemia) and Erythrocytosis 173 Thrombocyte Abnormalities 175 Thrombocytopenia 175 Thrombocytosis (Including Essential Thrombocythemia) 181 Cytology of Organ Biopsies and Exudates 184 Lymph Node Cytology 185 Reactive Lymph Node Hyperplasia and Lymphogranulomatosis (Hodgkin Disease) 187 Sarcoidosis and Tuberculosis 191 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma 193 Metastases of Solid Tumors in Lymph Nodes or Subcutaneous Tissue 193 Branchial Cysts and Bronchoalveolar Lavage 195 Branchial Cysts 195 Cytology of the Respiratory System, Especially Bronchoalveolar Lavage 195 Cytology of Pleural Effusions and Ascites 197 Cytology of Cerebrospinal Fluid 199 References 201 Index 202 A 202 B 202 C 203 D 203 E 204 F 204 G 204 H 205 I 205 L 205 M 206 N 207 O 208 P 208 Q 208 R 208 S 208 T 209 U,V,W,X,Z 209 A Flexibook For Both The Specialist And Non-specialist, This New Book Offers Accessible Information On Hematology In A Succinct Format. In Addition To Providing Basic Methodology, The Book Utilizes More Than 260 Color Illustrations To Detail The Most Up-to-date Clinical Aspects. Numerous Tables And Flow Charts Are Included To Assist In Differential Diagnosis, Making This A Valuable Didactic Reference For Nurses, Practicing Physicians, And Residents Preparing For Board Examinations.--book Jacket. Physiology And Pathophysiology Of Blood Cells : Methods And Test Procedures -- Normal Cells Of The Blood And Hematopoietic Organs -- Abnormalities Of The White Cell Series -- Erythrocyte And Thrombocyte Abnormalities -- Cytology Of Organ Biopsies And Exudates. Harald Theml, Heinz Diem, Torsten Haferlach ; [translator, Ursula Peter-czichi]. Rev. Ed. Of: Pocket Atlas Of Hematology / Harald Theml. 1985. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 190) And Index.