Haematologyand
the Asian Patient
51 Clinical Cases
Anskar Y.H. Leung and Edmond S.K. Ma
* *
I
I
t @ CRC Press
, Haematology and
the Asian Patient
Haematology encompasses a broad range of topics ranging from common and relatively benign
conditions such as iron deficiency anaemia and hereditary diseases such as thalassaemia, to
haematological malignancies that are often life-threatening. Burgeoning information arising from
technological advances in recent years has made these subjects particularly challenging for medical
students and non-specialist medical practitioners. This book aims to highlight the pathophysiology,
clinical presentations and basic principles in the investigation and management of haematological
diseases that are prevalent in Asia. Each chapter begins with a real-case clinical scenario, followed
by a set of questions, and is complemented by photomicrographs, data charts and illustrations.
Readers will have a basic knowledge in haematology, and the book will be a useful reference in their
academic study and clinical encounters.
,Haematology and
the Asian Patient
51 Clinical Cases
Anskar Y.H. Leung
Edmond S.K. Ma
, Designed cover image: Authors
First edition published 2024
by CRC Press
2385 NW Executive Center Drive, Suite 320, Boca Raton FL 33431
and by CRC Press
4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN
CRC Press is an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
© 2024 selection and editorial matter, Anskar Y.H. Leung and Edmond S.K. Ma; individual chapters, the contributors
This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. While all reasonable efforts have
been made to publish reliable data and information, neither the authors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility
or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publishers wish to make clear that any views or opinions
expressed in this book by individual editors, authors or contributors are personal to them and do not necessarily reflect
the views/opinions of the publishers. The information or guidance contained in this book is intended for use by medical,
scientific or health-care professionals and is provided strictly as a supplement to the medical or other professional’s own
judgement, their knowledge of the patient’s medical history, relevant manufacturer’s instructions and the appropriate
best practice guidelines. Because of the rapid advances in medical science, any information or advice on dosages,
procedures or diagnoses should be independently verified. The reader is strongly urged to consult the relevant national
drug formulary and the drug companies’ and device or material manufacturers’ printed instructions, and their websites,
before administering or utilizing any of the drugs, devices or materials mentioned in this book. This book does not indicate
whether a particular treatment is appropriate or suitable for a particular individual. Ultimately it is the sole responsibility of
the medical professional to make his or her own professional judgements, so as to advise and treat patients appropriately.
The authors and publishers have also attempted to trace the copyright holders of all material reproduced in this publication
and apologize to copyright holders if permission to publish in this form has not been obtained. If any copyright material has
not been acknowledged please write and let us know so we may rectify in any future reprint.
Except as permitted under U.S. Copyright Law, no part of this book may be reprinted, reproduced, transmitted, or utilized
in any form by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying,
microfilming, and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from the
publishers.
For permission to photocopy or use material electronically from this work, access www.copyright.com or contact the
Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, 978–750–8400. For works that are not
available on CCC please contact
Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks and are used only for
identification and explanation without intent to infringe.
Library of Congress Cataloging‑in‑Publication Data
Names: Leung, Anskar Y. H. (Anskar Yu-Hung), author. | Ma, Edmond S. K. (Edmond Shui Kwan), author.
Title: Haematology and the Asian patient : 51 clinical cases / Anskar Y.H. Leung, Edmond S.K. Ma.
Description: First edition. | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2024. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2024009965 (print) | LCCN 2024009966 (ebook) | ISBN 9781032351261 (hardback) |
ISBN 9781032351254 (paperback) | ISBN 9781003325413 (ebook)
Subjects: MESH: Hematologic Diseases—epidemiology | Hematologic Diseases—physiopathology |
Hematologic Diseases—therapy | Asian People | Asia—epidemiology | Case Reports
Classification: LCC RC636 (print) | LCC RC636 (ebook) | NLM WH 120 | DDC 616.1/50089914—dc23/eng/20240405
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2024009965
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2024009966
ISBN: 978-1-032-35126-1 (hbk)
ISBN: 978-1-032-35125-4 (pbk)
ISBN: 978-1-003-32541-3 (ebk)
DOI: 10.1201/9781003325413
Typeset in Times LT Std
by Apex CoVantage, LLC
the Asian Patient
51 Clinical Cases
Anskar Y.H. Leung and Edmond S.K. Ma
* *
I
I
t @ CRC Press
, Haematology and
the Asian Patient
Haematology encompasses a broad range of topics ranging from common and relatively benign
conditions such as iron deficiency anaemia and hereditary diseases such as thalassaemia, to
haematological malignancies that are often life-threatening. Burgeoning information arising from
technological advances in recent years has made these subjects particularly challenging for medical
students and non-specialist medical practitioners. This book aims to highlight the pathophysiology,
clinical presentations and basic principles in the investigation and management of haematological
diseases that are prevalent in Asia. Each chapter begins with a real-case clinical scenario, followed
by a set of questions, and is complemented by photomicrographs, data charts and illustrations.
Readers will have a basic knowledge in haematology, and the book will be a useful reference in their
academic study and clinical encounters.
,Haematology and
the Asian Patient
51 Clinical Cases
Anskar Y.H. Leung
Edmond S.K. Ma
, Designed cover image: Authors
First edition published 2024
by CRC Press
2385 NW Executive Center Drive, Suite 320, Boca Raton FL 33431
and by CRC Press
4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN
CRC Press is an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
© 2024 selection and editorial matter, Anskar Y.H. Leung and Edmond S.K. Ma; individual chapters, the contributors
This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. While all reasonable efforts have
been made to publish reliable data and information, neither the authors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility
or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publishers wish to make clear that any views or opinions
expressed in this book by individual editors, authors or contributors are personal to them and do not necessarily reflect
the views/opinions of the publishers. The information or guidance contained in this book is intended for use by medical,
scientific or health-care professionals and is provided strictly as a supplement to the medical or other professional’s own
judgement, their knowledge of the patient’s medical history, relevant manufacturer’s instructions and the appropriate
best practice guidelines. Because of the rapid advances in medical science, any information or advice on dosages,
procedures or diagnoses should be independently verified. The reader is strongly urged to consult the relevant national
drug formulary and the drug companies’ and device or material manufacturers’ printed instructions, and their websites,
before administering or utilizing any of the drugs, devices or materials mentioned in this book. This book does not indicate
whether a particular treatment is appropriate or suitable for a particular individual. Ultimately it is the sole responsibility of
the medical professional to make his or her own professional judgements, so as to advise and treat patients appropriately.
The authors and publishers have also attempted to trace the copyright holders of all material reproduced in this publication
and apologize to copyright holders if permission to publish in this form has not been obtained. If any copyright material has
not been acknowledged please write and let us know so we may rectify in any future reprint.
Except as permitted under U.S. Copyright Law, no part of this book may be reprinted, reproduced, transmitted, or utilized
in any form by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying,
microfilming, and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from the
publishers.
For permission to photocopy or use material electronically from this work, access www.copyright.com or contact the
Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, 978–750–8400. For works that are not
available on CCC please contact
Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks and are used only for
identification and explanation without intent to infringe.
Library of Congress Cataloging‑in‑Publication Data
Names: Leung, Anskar Y. H. (Anskar Yu-Hung), author. | Ma, Edmond S. K. (Edmond Shui Kwan), author.
Title: Haematology and the Asian patient : 51 clinical cases / Anskar Y.H. Leung, Edmond S.K. Ma.
Description: First edition. | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2024. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2024009965 (print) | LCCN 2024009966 (ebook) | ISBN 9781032351261 (hardback) |
ISBN 9781032351254 (paperback) | ISBN 9781003325413 (ebook)
Subjects: MESH: Hematologic Diseases—epidemiology | Hematologic Diseases—physiopathology |
Hematologic Diseases—therapy | Asian People | Asia—epidemiology | Case Reports
Classification: LCC RC636 (print) | LCC RC636 (ebook) | NLM WH 120 | DDC 616.1/50089914—dc23/eng/20240405
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2024009965
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2024009966
ISBN: 978-1-032-35126-1 (hbk)
ISBN: 978-1-032-35125-4 (pbk)
ISBN: 978-1-003-32541-3 (ebk)
DOI: 10.1201/9781003325413
Typeset in Times LT Std
by Apex CoVantage, LLC
