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An Introduction to Neuropathology

Any book on fetal and neonatal haematology has to be welcomed because there are so few. For this reason alone the editors should be applauded. As far as the contents are concerned, if there is a problem, it is one of balance. Because fetal and neonatal red cells and platelets have been more studied, they are given pride of place with five chapters on erythrocytes and four about platelets. Inevitably there is some duplication. In contrast, white cells are relegated to a single chapter, and coagulation disturbances to part of one. There is no mention of leukaemia-in the index or anywhere else. Similarly there is scant cover ofthe profound haematological consequences of TORCH infections. There is an excellent section on exchange transfusion which will be of great value to haematologists who are only spectators of the practice, and a succinct and helpful review of alloimmune thrombocytopenia. The first chapter is a little awkwardly placed as it is a detailed review of the process of haemopoiesis, which is no more relevant to this book than any other on haematology. It is not quite clear why the editors have chosen to give the topic such prominence. Academic departments, libraries, and any haematologist with an interest in neonatal red cells or platelets should consider buying the book. For them it can be confidently recommended. For the general reader who wants an occasional reference to provide practical advice, its scope is perhaps more limited than the title might suggest. JS LILLEYMAN