Clinical Hematology Atlas

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly color illustrations, with some black-and-white illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This concise atlas provides authoritative, up-to-date coverage of clinical hematology where you need it most -- at the microscope. Over 400 photomicrographs, schematic diagrams, and electron micrographs illustrate hematology from normal cell maturation to the development of various pathologies. Clinical Hematology Atlas provides complete, practical hematology coverage, along with unparalleled descriptions and images of cellular morphology -- all in one convenient bench-side reference!

FROM THE CRITICS

Michele D. Raible

This small atlas covers the basics of hematologic morphology in 23 chapters, including examination of the peripheral blood smear, basic maturation of the blood cells lines, and discussions of a variety of clinical disorders. The atlas is offered as a source to be used when cells have to be identified (i.e., at the microscope), and is intended to be used in conjunction with a textbook of hematology. The authors state that they designed the volume for a diverse audience that includes clinical laboratory science students, medical students, residents, and practitioners. The introductory chapters succinctly describe the peripheral blood smear, its preparation and examination, and hematopoiesis in general. The chapters on cellular maturation include schematics that illustrate the maturation of each cell line individually and highlight the cell in question. A color print and electron micrograph are included, along with a description of each cell that includes size, reference intervals, and nuclear and cytoplasmic characteristics. Additional chapters contain information on morphology in a variety of disease states and clinical conditions. Illustrations and photomicrographs are generally quite good and the descriptions are well organized and concise. Tables are included to briefly summarize information throughout. This small volume emphasizes morphology for practical identification of cells while at the microscope. The authors intend it to be used with a textbook that addresses physiology and diagnosis, along with morphology. Several aspects of the book are useful, including the emphasis of the relationship of individual cells to hematopoiesis, concise descriptions, electron micrographcorrelations, and generally fine quality photomicrographs. This atlas appears best suited to beginning clinical laboratory medicine students, medical students, or clinical laboratory practitioners retraining in hematology; the book lacks the detail that more experienced hematology professionals may desire and is generally available in more comprehensive hematology atlases.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Michele D. Raible, MD, PharmD (Loyola University Medical Center)Description: This small atlas covers the basics of hematologic morphology in 23 chapters, including examination of the peripheral blood smear, basic maturation of the blood cells lines, and discussions of a variety of clinical disorders. Purpose: The atlas is offered as a source to be used when cells have to be identified (i.e., at the microscope), and is intended to be used in conjunction with a textbook of hematology. Audience: The authors state that they designed the volume for a diverse audience that includes clinical laboratory science students, medical students, residents, and practitioners. Features: The introductory chapters succinctly describe the peripheral blood smear, its preparation and examination, and hematopoiesis in general. The chapters on cellular maturation include schematics that illustrate the maturation of each cell line individually and highlight the cell in question. A color print and electron micrograph are included, along with a description of each cell that includes size, reference intervals, and nuclear and cytoplasmic characteristics. Additional chapters contain information on morphology in a variety of disease states and clinical conditions. Illustrations and photomicrographs are generally quite good and the descriptions are well organized and concise. Tables are included to briefly summarize information throughout. Assessment: This small volume emphasizes morphology for practical identification of cells while at the microscope. The authors intend it to be used with a textbook that addresses physiology and diagnosis, along with morphology. Several aspects of the book are useful, including the emphasis of the relationship of individual cells to hematopoiesis, concise descriptions, electron micrograph correlations, and generally fine quality photomicrographs. This atlas appears best suited to beginning clinical laboratory medicine students, medical students, or clinical laboratory practitioners retraining in hematology; the book lacks the detail that more experienced hematology professionals may desire and is generally available in more comprehensive hematology atlases.

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

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