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Development of the human hematopoietic system begins early in the embryo. Several factors make the neonatal and fetal hematopoietic system unique and adaptable to extrauterine life. In infancy and childhood, there are age-appropriate reference ranges for hemoglobin (Hb), WBC, and coagulation parameters. There are several unique disorders commonly seen in the neonate such as hemolytic disease of the newborn, neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia, and various autoimmune cytopenias.

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  1. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Sanjay P. Ahuja

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  1. Department of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Hillard M. Lazarus

  2. Department of Medicine, University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Alvin H. Schmaier

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Ahuja, S.P. (2019). Pediatric Hematology. In: Lazarus, H., Schmaier, A. (eds) Concise Guide to Hematology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97873-4_20

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