Services

3 December، 2015

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment where medication is used to kill cancer cells. There are many different types of chemotherapy medication, but they all work in a […]
17 December، 2014

Targeted therapy

Targeted Therapy Apart from radio- and chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) represent a new, more selective tool in the treatment of hematological malignancies. MoAbs bind with the […]
5 January، 2013

Bone Marrow Biopsy

Bone marrow Biopsy A doctor takes a small sample of bone marrow from the back of the hip bone (pelvis). It’s sent to a laboratory to be […]
5 January، 2012

Bone marrow reporting

The bone marrow is one of the most widely distributed organs in the human body. It is the principal site of blood formation beginning at the […]
8 January، 2011

Blood Film reporting

Evaluation of the peripheral blood smear Examination of the peripheral blood smear is a powerful diagnostic tool. it often provides rapid, reliable access to information about […]

HAEMATOLOGY

Haematology is a subspeciality of medicine that relates to diseases of the blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes and spleen. These diseases can be either benign or malignant.

Examples of benign hematological diseases include:

Anaemia (e.g. iron, B12 or folate deficiencies)

Haemolysis

Iron overload such as hereditary hemochromatosis

Bleeding disorders e.g. low or dysfunctional platelets or clotting factor deficiency 

Thromboembolic disorders

Haematological problems related to pregnancy

Transfusion related issues

Low white cell count

Immunodeficiency disorders

Elevated haemoglobin, platelets or white cells

Thalassaemia

Sickle cell disease

Enlarged spleen

Examples of malignant diseases include:

Myeloproliferative disorders such as polycythemia, essential thrombocytosis and myelofibrosis

Chronic myeloid leukaemia 

Myelodysplastic syndrome

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia 

Indolent and aggressive lymphomas Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Multiple myeloma

Amyloidosis

Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia 

Aplastic anaemia

We offer diagnoses and treatment of these haematologic diseases. The diagnostic workup follows international standards, and we are dedicated to providing each patient with compassionate care in a safe and high-quality health care environment.