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

 

Anatomy of the liver and biliary system with blood vessels
Liver. Source:https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/liver-anatomy-and-functions

 

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

  1. 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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