Benign Hematologic Disorders in Children

Deepak M. Kamat, MD, PhD, FAAP

Professor of Pediatrics

Vice Chair for Academic Affairs

Department of Pediatrics

University of Texas Health, San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

USA

This book provides a comprehensive overview of benign hematologic disorders in children. Divided into nine sections, the text reviews common hematologic disorders or conditions that affect children, while providing state-of-the-art information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies.

The text begins with a section on hematopoiesis, and the next section covers red blood cell disorders. The following sections provide overviews of platelet disorders, white blood cell disorders, and coagulation disorders. The sixth and seventh sections discuss neonatal hematology and bone marrow failure syndrome. The eighth section reviews supportive care, while the final section covers miscellaneous subjects including pediatric vascular anomalies and complement dysregulation syndromes.
Written by experts in the field, Benign Hematologic Disorders in Children: A Clinical Guide is a valuable resourcefor clinicians and practitioners who treat children afflicted with these disorders.

Presented in a clear and concise format for ease of use

Part I: Origin of Blood Cells.- Hematopoiesis.- Part II: Red Blood Cell Disorders.- Nutritional Anemias:  Iron Deficiency and Megaloblastic Anemia.- Lead Poisoning.- Immune and Non-Immune Hemolytic Anemia.- Sickle Cell Disease.- Thalassemia.- Disorders of RBC Metabolism.- Red blood cell membrane defects.- Part III: Platelet disorders.- Immune Thrombocytopenia.- Inherited and Congenital Thrombocytopenia.- Platelet Disorders.- Thrombocytosis in Children.- Part IV: WBC disorders.- Neutropenia.- Granulocytosis.- Disorders of Granulocyte Functions.- Part V: Coagulation Disorders.- Von Willebrand Disease.- Hemophilia.- Acquired Disorders of Coagulation in Neonates and Children.- Thromboembolism.- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Bleeding Disorders in Adolescents: A Primer for the Primary Care Physician.- Part VI: Neonatal Hematology.- Newborn Screening for Hemoglobinopathies.- Neonatal Immune Hemolytic Anemia.- Neonatal HemostasisDisorders of Bilirubin Metabolism.- Part VII:Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome.- Failure of Erythrocyte Production.- Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes.- What Pediatricians Need to Know about Acquired Aplastic Anemia.- Part VIII: Supportive Care.- Immunizations in the Child with Sickle Cell Disease.- Transfusion Medicine for Pediatrics.- Management of infections in neutropenic patients.- Part IX: Miscellaneous.- Pediatric Vascular Anomalies: Opportunities in Primary Care.- Complement Dysregulation Syndromes in Children and Adolescents.