Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology
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Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology

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Chapter 1 Clinical approach

Drew Provan, Charles R.J. Singer, Trevor Baglin and Inderjeet Dokal

  • History taking in patients with haematological disease [link]
  • Physical examination [link]
  • Splenomegaly [link]
  • Lymphadenopathy [link]
  • Unexplained anaemia [link]
  • Patient with elevated haemoglobin [link]
  • Elevated WBC [link]
  • Reduced WBC [link]
  • Elevated platelet count [link]
  • Reduced platelet count [link]
  • Easy bruising [link]
  • Recurrent thromboembolism [link]
  • Pathological fracture [link]
  • Raised ESR [link]
  • Serum or urine paraprotein [link]
  • Anaemia in pregnancy [link]
  • Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy [link]
  • Prolonged bleeding after surgery [link]
  • Positive sickle test (HbS solubility test) [link]






DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199227396.003.0001

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The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology continues to provide the core knowledge needed in clinical practice for the diagnosis and management of patients with disorders of the blood. Major advances in the specialty have been reflected in this thoroughly revised content. Differential diagnoses, relevant investigations and management guidelines are covered.

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