What is Hematology?
Hematology is the study of blood and blood disorders. Much like tumors, blood disorders can be benign or malignant, and are diagnosed through routine blood work, genetic profiling, or special testing.
Examples of Hematological Disorders:
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Abnormal platelet count or function
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Abnormal white blood cell count
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Anemia
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Bleeding and clotting problems
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Bone marrow failure disorders
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Cytopenia
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Hemoglobinopathies
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Hemolytic disease
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Iron overload diseases
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Leukemia
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Lymphoma
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Macroglobulinemia
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Monoclonal Gammopathy
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Multiple Myeloma
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Myelodysplastic Syndrome
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Polycythemia
- Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia