Haematology at a GlanceAbout the At a Glance series ‘The series contains a distillation of wisdom and teaching put together by experts with the help of student and academic reviewers. The reviews are carried out at two different stages, to help guide the authors to what can be edited out and what needs better explanation, The focus is what is required by students to pass their exams, but essential background information is included to facilitate understanding (rather than rote learning), This book is part of the best-selling Ar a Glance series, which has become famous for its attractive layout, concise text and clear conceptual diagrams. We welcome feedback, so please write to us with your comments. Our address is: Medical Editorial Department, Blackwell Science Ltd, Osney Mead, (Oxford OX2 OEL, UK. Alternatively, you can email us at authors @blacksci.co.uk.Haematology at a Glance ATUL B. MEHTA MA MD FRCP FRCPath Royal Free and University College School of Medicine Royal Free Hospital London NW320G A. VICTOR HOFFBRAND MA DM FRCP FRCPath FRCP (Edin) DSe Royal Free and University College Schoo! of Medicine Royal Free Hospital London NW320G Blackwell Science