Includes bibliographical references and index.

V. 1. Laboratory hematology -- Normal hematologic system -- Hematopoiesis -- Erythrocyte -- Granulocytes and monocytes -- Lymphocytes -- Hemostasis -- Therapeutic modalities -- Disorders of red cells -- Introduction -- Disorders of iron metabolism and heme synthesis -- Hemolytic anemia -- Hereditary disorders of hemoglobin structure and synthesis -- Other red cell disorders -- v. 2. Disorders of hemostasis and coagulation -- Introduction -- Thrombocytopenia -- Other disorders of primary hemostasis -- Coagulation disorders -- Thrombosis -- Nonmalignant disorders of leukocytes, the spleen, and/or immunoglobins -- Hematologic malignancies -- General aspects -- Acute leukemias -- Myeloproliferative disorders -- Lymphoproliferative disorders -- Plasma cell dyscrasias -- Normal blood and bone marrow values in humans -- Comparative hematology.

This comprehensive hematology book is organized to help physicians find clinical answers quickly and easily. The Eleventh Edition places a greater emphasis on clinical hematology, especially molecular aspects and new therapies. Most chapters have been revised or reconfigured, and seven new chapters have been added: Gene Therapy, Congenital Immunodeficiency Syndromes, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Adults, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Children, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Systemic Mastocytosis, and Diagnosis and Classification of Lymphoproliferative Disorders.