Practical Pediatric HematologyAnupam Sachdeva Evidence-based medicine is the need of the hour. Every pediatrician strives for perfection is his or her practice. These are exciting times for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Major advances during the past decade in the field have enhanced the understanding and significantly influenced the management and outcome of many of these chronic and fatal diseases affecting children. While opportunities to learn decrease after one leaves the medical school, science keeps evolving. Keeping this in mind, Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) envisaged starting specialty training under its plan of action 2006. Such trainings keep professional and residents updated about newly launched technologies and other advancements. This book is well illustrated and has many pictures and diagrams for the quick understanding of readers. This will be of use not only to the postgraduates of pediatrics but also will be of immense use to a general pediatrician as a ready-reckoner to be kept on the desk. |
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... Defect) 85 Acquired Hemolytic Anemias Chemical Agents Physical Agents Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria 89 89 Thrombocytosis Vikas Dua, SP Yadav, Vinita Jain, Anupam Sachdeva Normal Upper Thrombocyte Levels in Childhood 90 Physiology ...
... Defect) 85 Acquired Hemolytic Anemias Chemical Agents Physical Agents Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria 89 89 Thrombocytosis Vikas Dua, SP Yadav, Vinita Jain, Anupam Sachdeva Normal Upper Thrombocyte Levels in Childhood 90 Physiology ...
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... Defects in synthesis of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate leading to left ward shifts in the oxygen and hemoglobin dissociation curve.4,5 e. Alteration in the hemoglobin molecule that increase its affinity for oxygen. a. b. c. d. Infants with ...
... Defects in synthesis of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate leading to left ward shifts in the oxygen and hemoglobin dissociation curve.4,5 e. Alteration in the hemoglobin molecule that increase its affinity for oxygen. a. b. c. d. Infants with ...
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... defects are present. In Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, platelets are about half of normal size and look like dust particles. Large platelets are generally thought to be young which in part may be true, but increased mean platelet volume and ...
... defects are present. In Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, platelets are about half of normal size and look like dust particles. Large platelets are generally thought to be young which in part may be true, but increased mean platelet volume and ...
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... defect—spherocytosis, stomatocytosis, elliptocytosis 2. Enzyme defect—G6PD deficiency, PK deficiency 3. Hemoglobin defect—Sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, HbC, HbD, HbE disease. • Blood loss (Hemorrhage): Acute or chronic, internal or ...
... defect—spherocytosis, stomatocytosis, elliptocytosis 2. Enzyme defect—G6PD deficiency, PK deficiency 3. Hemoglobin defect—Sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, HbC, HbD, HbE disease. • Blood loss (Hemorrhage): Acute or chronic, internal or ...
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... defects like orotic aciduria • Non-megaloblastic anemia Normal newborn 2. Reticulocytosis 3. Aplastic anemia 4. Liver disorders 5. Hypothyroidism 6. Alcoholism 7. Down's syndrome C. 1. Normocytic anemia • High reticulocyte count—Early ...
... defects like orotic aciduria • Non-megaloblastic anemia Normal newborn 2. Reticulocytosis 3. Aplastic anemia 4. Liver disorders 5. Hypothyroidism 6. Alcoholism 7. Down's syndrome C. 1. Normocytic anemia • High reticulocyte count—Early ...
Contents
Chapter21 | 156 |
Chapter22 | 165 |
Chapter23 | 178 |
Chapter24 | 181 |
Chapter25 | 199 |
Chapter26 | 208 |
Chapter27 | 232 |
Chapter28 | 247 |
Chapter09 | 69 |
Chapter10 | 75 |
Chapter11 | 85 |
Chapter12 | 90 |
Chapter13 | 97 |
Chapter14 | 115 |
Chapter15 | 120 |
Chapter16 | 125 |
Chapter17 | 130 |
Chapter18 | 144 |
Chapter19 | 148 |
Chapter20 | 153 |
Chapter29 | 259 |
Chapter30 | 262 |
Chapter31 | 266 |
Chapter32 | 272 |
Chapter33 | 281 |
Chapter34 | 289 |
Chapter35 | 298 |
Chapter36 | 305 |
Chapter37 | 309 |
Index | 313 |
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