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Hematology Case Studies
Hematology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the physiology, pathology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of blood-related disorders. Four major areas of study within hematology include hemoglobinopathy, hematological malignancies, anemia, and coagulopathy.1
Common hematological diseases
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Sickle cell anemia
- Thalassemia
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Myeloma
- Bleeding disorders
Signs and symptoms
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Jaundice
- Recurrent infection
- Spontaneous bleeding
- Easy bruising
Hematology tests1
One of the most common hematology tests is the complete blood count, or CBC. This test is often conducted during a routine exam and can detect anemia, clotting problems, blood cancers, immune system disorders and infections. Other hematology tests include:
• Blood chemistry test;
• Blood enzyme test; and
• Blood tests to assess heart disease risk.
Reference
- What is hematology?. (2022). Retrieved 24 January 2022, from https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20120331/what-is-hematology#:~:text=Hematology%20is%20the%20science%20or,lymphoma%20and%20sickle%2Dcell%20anemia.
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Coagulopathy (also called a bleeding disorder) is a condition in which the blood's ability to coagulate (form clots) is impaired.
Hunt, Beverley J. (2014). "Bleeding and Coagulopathies in Critical Care". New England Journal of Medicine. 370 (9): 847–859. doi:10.1056/NEJMra1208626. ISSN 0028-4793. PMID 24571757.
Thalassemias are inherited blood disorders characterized by decreased hemoglobin production.