This text provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the most common autoimmune
cytopenias affecting adults and children. The book is divided into four sections each of which
focuses on a major autoimmune cytopenia. The first section features background pathophysiology
presentation evaluation and treatment strategies for immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) the most
common cause of antibody-mediated platelet destruction. The second section reviews common forms
and treatment strategies for autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) including a chapter dedicated
specifically to Evans Syndrome. The third section comprehensively reviews the pathophysiology
diagnosis and current management approaches to thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) a
potentially life-threatening autoimmune syndrome. The book concludes with a final section on
autoimmune neutropenia. Each section includes a review of common underlying systemic autoimmune
conditions and immune deficiency syndromes that can accompany or cause autoimmune
cytopenias.Written by experts in each content area Immune Hematology: Diagnosis and Management
of Autoimmune Cytopenias is a valuable resource for clinicians and professionals who treat
patients afflicted with autoimmune cytopenias including primary care providers hematologist
oncologists immunologists among others.
