SHIRISH M KAWTHALKAR MD (Pathology)
Senior Lecturer in Pathology Govt. Medical College
Nagpur (Maharashtra)
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Essentials of Haematology
© 2006, Shirish M Kawthalkar
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First Edition: 2006
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5Preface
This book is an attempt to present haematology and blood transfusion in a concise and simplified manner and is primarily intended for undergraduate students (second and final year MBBS and BDS). At the same time, it will also be useful for postgraduate students of pathology, medicine, paediatrics, and obstetrics and gynaecology. One comes across a haematological problem frequently in all branches of medicine. Haematology and blood transfusion are closely related and blood bank forms an integral and life-saving support system of a multidisciplinary hospital. A concise textbook of haematology and blood transfusion is needed for undergraduates who have to take on major subjects during their MBBS years. The coverage of haematology in available books is either too extensive or too short for their requirements. I have tried to strike a balance based on my experience in teaching and in diagnostic haematology.
This book was published in 1998 as “Essentials of Haematology and Blood Transfusion”. Changes are constantly occurring in haematology especially in molecular diagnostics, classification, and treatment of malignant disorders. I have tried to update each chapter to ensure that current knowledge and practices are reflected. Laboratory investigations play a major role in proper diagnosis and management of blood diseases. Therefore, laboratory aspects have been given relatively more coverage. As the scope of this book is limited, it has not been possible to give treatment of blood disorders in detail, especially dosages and drug schedules.
During preparation of this book help has been taken from various well-known textbooks and numerous journals that have been duly acknowledged at the end of each chapter. Figures of blood and bone marrow cells have been presented in a manner that highlights the important morphological details and helps in better understanding. Undoubtedly, there will be errors of omission and commission for which I take the full responsibility. Suggestions and constructive criticism are most welcome.
I am indebted to my parents for their constant support, value-based guidance, and blessings that I have received throughout my life. The friendship, love, care, and support of my wife Anjali, herself a gynaecologist, can never be adequately acknowledged and my children Ameya and Ashish, have made everything in life meaningful, worth while, and enjoyable.6
I am thankful to Dr (Mrs) VS Dani, Dean, Govt Medical College, Nagpur and Dr SK Bobhate, Professor and Head, Dept of Pathology, Govt Medical College, Nagpur for their valuable guidance. I express my appreciation and gratitude to M/s Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi for their sensible and valuable advice during publication of this book and also for bringing out the book in an excellent, easy to read format.
Shirish M Kawthalkar