Diseases of Blood

This is a concise textbook of clinical and laboratory haemotology which provide a succinct background of Diseases of Blood. Terminology and concepts delineated in this book serves as a foundation and reference for the easy understanding of the subject. Haematological abnormalities are variable in nature which may also manifests in the oral cavity. The symptoms are non specific representing the initial sign of the underlying disease. The importance of understanding the oral manifestations lies in the fact that signs and symptoms may be the first clinical presentation that alerts the dentist/hematologist to an underlying hematological disorder. This book helps in Quick revision of the physiology of normal haematopoiesis, blood disorders, its pathophysiology, common causes, over view of clinical features, oral manifestations, investigations and treatment. Thus this textbook bridge the gap between Dental and medical practitioners in managing the patients with haematological diseases. We hope this book provides you with a good basis to continue expanding your haematology knowledge.