The Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems Flashcards

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Average volume per cell, expressed in femtoliters.

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Mean cell volume (MCV)

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 423

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A reduction in the oxygen-transporting capacity of blood.

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Anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 422

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The average content of hemoglobin per red cell, expressed in picograms.

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Mean cell hemoglobin (MCH)

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 423

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The average concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of packed red cells, expressed in g/dL.

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Mean cell hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 423

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The coefficient of variation of red cell volume.

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Red cell distribution width (RDW)

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 423

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Anemia of acute blood loss is described as ______.

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Normocytic, normochromic anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 423

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Life span of a normal red cell.

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120 days

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 424

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Anemia characterized by an increased rate of cell destruction, a compensatory increase in erythropoeisis that results in reticulocytosis, and retention of products of cell destruction, including iron.

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Hemolytic anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 424

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A circulating protein that binds and clears free hemoglobin.

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Haptoglobin

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 424

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Hemolysis that can result from mechanical trauma, or biochemical or physical agents that damage the red cell membrane.

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Intravascular hemolysis

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 424

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Hemolysis which takes place largely within phagocytic cells of the spleen and liver.

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Extravascular hemolysis

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 424

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This disorder is characterized by an intrinsic defect in the red cell membrane, that renders the cells spheroidal, less defomable and vulnerable to splenic sequestration and destruction.

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Hereditary spherocytosis

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 424

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13
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Small, dark nuclear remnants seen within red cells in PBS of hereditary spherocytosis.

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Howell-Jolly bodies

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 425

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On PBS, red cells are spherical which lack central pallor, and they show increased osmotic fragility when placed in hypotonic salt solutions.

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Hereditary spherocytosis

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 425

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Structural proteins that are defective in hereditary spherocytosis.

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Spectrin and ankyrin

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 425

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This results from substitution of valine for glutamic acid at the 6th position of the B-chain, producing HbS.

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Sickle cell anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 426

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Bizarre, elongated, spindled or boat-shaped cells on PBS.

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Sickel cell anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 427

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Prominent cheekbones and changes in skull resembling a “crew-cut” skull x-ray.

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Sickle cell anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 427

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Patients with sickle cell disease are predisposed to infections caused by these type of bacteria.

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Encapsulated bacteria

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 428

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19
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Treatment for sickle cell disease by increasing levels of HbF.

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Hydroxyurea

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21
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Treatment for sickle cell disease by increasing levels of HbF.

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Hydroxyurea

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 428

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Feared complication of sickle cell disease which can be trigerred by pulmonary infections or fat emboli from necrotic marrow that secondarily involve the lung.

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Acute chest syndrome

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 428

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23
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Major complication of sickle cell disease which occurs in the setting of acute chest syndrome, causing ischemic injury to the CNS.

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CNS stroke

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 428

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24
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Represents a sudden but usually temporary cessation of erythropoeisis, usually trigerred by parvovirus B19 infections in patients with sickle cell disease.

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Aplastic crises

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 428

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In beta thalassemia, an individual who inherits one abnormal allele (out of 2) has this asymptomatic to mildly symptomatic condition.

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B- Thalassemia minor/trait

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 429

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Individuals with B-thalassemia who inherit two abnormal alleles, with severe anemia requiring regular blood tranfusions.

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B- Thalassemia major

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 429

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Red cells with a central, dark-red puddle due to collection of hemoglobin.

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Target cells

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 430

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Target cells are often seen in this condition.

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B-thalassemia minor

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 430

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In the PBS of this condition, nucleated red cells (normoblasts) are seen, which reflect underlying erythropoeisis.

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B-thalassemia major

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 430

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30
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Anemia of beta thalassemia.

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Microcytic, hypochromic

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 430

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Disease caused by deletion of 3 alpha globin genes.

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Hemoglobin H disease

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 431

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32
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Condition caused by deletion of 1 alpha globin gene.

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Silent carrier

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 431

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33
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Condition caused by deletion of 2 alpha globin genes.

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Alpha thalassemia trait

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 431

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34
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Condition caused by deletion of all four alpha globin genes.

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Hydrops fetalis

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 429

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35
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Precipitates of denatured globin seen in RBC’s.

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Heinz bodies

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 432

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36
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Heinz bodies are seen in the blood smear of this condition.

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G6PD Deficiency

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 432

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37
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Bite cells are seen in ________.

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G6PD Deficiency

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 432

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38
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A rare disorder of unknown etiology, causes hemolytic anemia which results from an acquired membrane defect secondary to a mutation that affects myeloid stem cells. Hemolysis occurs during sleep.

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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 432

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39
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Hemolysis caused by IgG or IgA antiodies that are active at 37 degC, which results in opsonization of red cells by the autoantibodies.

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Warm antibody immunohemolytic anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 433

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40
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Anemia caused by low-affinity IgM which bind to red cell membranes only at temp <30degC, commonly experienced by distal parts of the body.

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Cold antibody immunohemolytic anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 433

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Anemia observed in a variety of pathologic states, in which small vessels become particularly obstructed.(e.g. DIC, malignant HTN, SLE, etc.)

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Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 433

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42
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Schistiocytes, burr cells, helmet cells, triangle cells are seen in this condition.

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Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 433

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43
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X-linked disorder in which red cells are unusually susceptible to damage cause by oxidants.

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G6PD Deficiency

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 432

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44
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Red blood cells in iron deficiency anemia.

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Microcytic, hypochromic

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 436

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45
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Diagnostic criteria for iron deficiency anemia:
\_\_\_\_ Ferritin
\_\_\_\_Serum iron level
\_\_\_\_Transferrin saturation
\_\_\_\_Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
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Low ferritin
Low serum iron levels
Low transferrin saturation
Increased TIBC

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 435

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Diagnostic criteria for anemia of chronic disease:
\_\_\_\_ Ferritin
\_\_\_\_Serum iron level
\_\_\_\_Transferrin saturation
\_\_\_\_Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
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Increased ferritin
Low serum iron levels
Low transferrin saturation
Decreased TIBC
Normocytic, normochromic anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 435

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47
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Principal causes of megaloblastic anemia.

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Folate deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 437

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Bone marrow is markedly hypercellular as a sult of increased number of megaloblasts, which are large cells that have delicate, finely reticulated nuclear chromatin and abundant basophilic cytoplasm.

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Megaloblastic anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 437

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PBS finding in neutrophils and red cells of patients with megaloblastic anemia.

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Hypersegmented neutrophils, large, egg-shaped macro-ovalocytes

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 437

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50
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Difference between megloblastic and pernicious anemia.

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Presence of neurologic abnormalities in pernicious anemia.

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 438

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51
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Deficiency in folate causes this type of anemia.

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Megaloblastic anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 438

52
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Deficiency in Vitamin B12 causes this type of anemia.

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Pernicious anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 438

53
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Etiology of pernicious anemia.

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  1. Vitamin B12 malabsorption secondary to autoantibodies against parietal cells and intrinsic factor which is needed in its absorption.
  2. Gastrectomy or ileal resection

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 438

54
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Principal neurologic lesion in pernicious anemia.

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Demyelination of posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord.

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 439

55
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Bone marrow is markedly hypocellular, with >90% of the intertrabecular space being occupied by fat.

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Aplastic anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 439

55
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Tear drop cells are also called __________.

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Dacrocytes

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57
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Tear drop cells are also called __________.

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Dacrocytes

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 440

58
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Dacrocytes are found in peripheral blood of patients with this type of anemia.

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Myelophthisic anemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 440

59
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Increase in blood concentration of red cells, with an increase in Hgb concentration.

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Polycythemia or erythrocytosis

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 441

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Polycythemia secondary to reduced plasma volume.

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Relative polycythemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 441

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Polycythemia secondary to abnormal proliferation of myeloid stem cells and low erythropoeitin levels.

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Primary polycythemia (Absolute)

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 441

62
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Polycythemia secondary to increased erythropoeitin levels due to lung disease, high-altitude living, cyanotic heart disease and EPO secreting tumors.

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Secondary polycythemia (Absolute)

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 441

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Total white cell count is reduced to 1000 cells/uL. Affected persons are extremely susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections.

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Neutropenia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 441

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A self-limited disease of adolescents and young adults that is causd by B lymphocytotropic EBV characterized by fever, sore throat and generalized lymphadenitis, an increase of atypical lymphocytes in blood and an antibody and T cell response to EBV.

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Infectious mononucleosis

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 442

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Cells with abundant cytoplasm 12-16um in diameter that contains azurophilic granules, and an oval, indented or folded nucleus.

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Atypical lymphocytes (Infectious mononucleosis)

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 442

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Inflamed nodes are swollen, gray-red and engorged. There are large germinal centers containing numerous mitotic figures. Affected nodes are tender and fluctuant if with extensive abscess formation.

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Acute nonspecific lymphadenitis

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 444

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This pattern is associated with infections or inflammatory processes that activate B cells which create a follicular or germinal center reaction. Lymph node architecture is preserved, lymphoid nodules vary in shape and size, mixed lymphocytic infiltrates with prominent phagocytic and mitotic activity within germinal centers.

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Follicular hyperplasia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 444

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Reactive pattern characterized by distention and prominence of the lymphatic sinusoids, due to marked hypertrophy of lining endothelial cells and an infiltrate of histiocytes. Encountered in lymph nodes draining cancers.

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Sinus histiocytosis

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Characterized by reactive changes within T-cell regions of the lymph node, usually encountered during viral infections, following certain vaccinations, and immune reactions induced by certain drugs.

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Paracortical hyperplasia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 444

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Formation of sarcoid-like ganulomas that undergo central necrosis associated with neutrophil accumulation. This irregular stellate necrotizing granuloma is seen in patients presenting with a raised inflammatory node, vesicle or eschar at site of injury. History of exposure to cats.

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Cat scratch disease

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 444

71
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Causative agent for cat scratch disease

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Bartonella henselae

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 444

72
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Lymphoblasts with irregular nuclear contours, condensed chromatin , small nucleoli and scant agranular cytoplasm. Blasts compose >25% of marrow cellularity. Most common childhood leukemia.

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Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 447

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Frequent small “cleaved” cells mixed with large cells, growth pattern nodular, centroblasts present. Occurs in older adults, usually involves nodes, marrow, spleen. Associated with t(14;18).

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Follicular lymphoma

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 451

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Small to intermediate-sized irregular lymphocytes growing in a diffuse pattern, no centroblasts and proliferation centers. Occurs mainly in older males, GI tract commonly affected. Associated with t(11;14).

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Mantle cell lymphoma

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 452

74
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Plasma cells in sheets, with prominent nucleoli or inclusion containing Ig. Presents as disseminated bone disease, with destructive lytic lesions.

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Plasmacytoma / plasma cell myeloma

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75
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Intermediate-sized round lymphoid cells with 2-5 prominent nucleoli. Nuclear remnants phagocytosed by interspersed macrophages with abundant clear cytoplasm, “starry sky pattern”

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Burkitt lymphoma

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 453

77
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Sheets of small, round lymphocytes and scattered ill-defined foci of larger, actively dividing cells diffusely efface involved LN. A foci of mitotically active cells called proliferation centers are pathognomonic.

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Small lymphocytic leukemia (SLL) / Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 450

78
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Fragile neoplastic lymphocytes that are frequently disrupted during smear preparation.

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Smudge cells

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 450

79
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Smudge cells are seen in this type of leukemia.

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CLL

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 450

80
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Tumor cells have large nuclei with open chromatin and prominent nucleoli. Most important type of lymphoma in adults, accounting to ~50% of adult NHL.

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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 452

81
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Multifocal destructive bone lesions seen as punched-out defects in bone radiographs.

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Multiple myeloma

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 455

82
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Excess lightvor heavy chains along with complete Igs synthesized by neoplastic plasma cells.

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Bence-Jones proteins

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 454

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Cells with two mirror-image nuclei or nuclear lobes, each containing a large acidophilic nucleolus surrounded by a distinctive clear zone, imparting a n owl-like appearance.

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Reed-Sternberg cell

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 456

84
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A distinctive groups of neoplasms that arise almost invariably in a single lymph node or chain of lymph nodes and spread characteristically in a stepwise fashion to anatomically contiguous nodes.

A

Hodgkin Lymphoma

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 456

85
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Most common form of Hodgkin lymphoma, characterized by a large cell which has a single multilobate nucleus with small nucleoli and an abundant pale-staining cytoplasm called lacunar cells.

A

Nodular sclerosis HL

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 457

86
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Most common form of HL in patients greater than 50 years old, with male predominance, plentiful RS cells and heterogenous cellular infiltrates.

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Mixed cellularity HL

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 458

86
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Cells found in adult T-cell lymphoma which appear to have multilobulated nuclei.

A

Cloverleaf or flower cell

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87
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Subgroup of HL characterized by a large number of small resting lymphocytes admixed with a variable number of benign histiocytes. Variant RS cells described as multilobed, puffy nucleus Which appears like a “popcorn”. Excellent prognosis.

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Lymphocyte-predominance HL

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 458

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Cells with fiery red cytoplasm.

A

Flame cells

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89
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Cells with pink globular cytoplasmic inclusions.

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Russell bodies

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90
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Cells with blue globular nuclear inclusions.

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Dutcher bodies

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91
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Multiple nuclei, prominent nucleoli, and cytoplasmic droplets containing Ig.

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Bizarre, multinucleated cells

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92
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Bizarre multinucleated cells, flame cells, Russel bodies and Dutcher bodies are all seen in what disease?

A

Multiple myeloma

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94
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Bone marrow aspirate shows hypercellular martow packed with myeloblasts and azurophilic needle-like material called Auer rods.

A

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 462

95
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Leukemia of children most responsive to chemotherapy.

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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 461

95
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Mature B-cell tumor in the elderly, where cells have fine hair-like projections (hairy cells).

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Hairy cell leukemia

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96
Q

Hodgkin lymphoma subgroup most commonly associated with EBV infection.

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Lymphocyte depleted

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97
Q

Mature B-cell tumor in the elderly, where cells have fine hair-like projections (hairy cells).

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Hairy cell leukemia

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 459

98
Q

t(9;22) is also called ______.

A

Philadelphia chromosome

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 465

99
Q

Hodgkin lymphoma subgroup with highest count of RS cells.

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Mixed cellularity type

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100
Q

This correlates with good prognosis in Hodgkin lymphoma.

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High Lymphocyte : Reed-Sternberg cell ratio

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101
Q

Hodgin lymphoma subgroup not associated with EBV.

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Nodular sclerosis and lymphocyte predominant

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102
Q

Hodgkin lymphoma subgroup with poorest prognosis.

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Lymphocyte depleted HL

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103
Q

Tumor of the thymus associated with myastheni gravis and pure red cell aplasia.

A

Thymoma

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104
Q

Pentalaminar tubules, often with a dilated terminal end (tennis racket-like appearance).

A

Birbeck granules

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 467

105
Q

Proliferative disorder of the dendritic cells which has birbeck granules.

A

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis

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Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 467

107
Q

Pathology behind polycythemia vera.

A

Mutation in tyrosine kinase JAK2, which acts in signalling pathways of the erythropoeitin receptors, rendering them hypersensitive to erythropoeitin.

(TOPNOTCH)

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108
Q

Treatment for polycythemia vera.

A

Phlebotomy

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109
Q

Collection of aggressive tumors that are comprised of immature myeloblasts which replace the marrow and suppress normal hematopoiesis.

A

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

(TOPNOTCH)

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110
Q

Myeloid tumor arising from a pluripotent stem cell associated with mutatios of the BCR-ABL gene. If untreated, may progress to a blast crisis.

A

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

(TOPNOTCH)

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111
Q

Most common myelodysplastic syndrome. A myeloid tumor in which abnormal megakaryocytes stimulate marrow fibroblasts to release collagen, replacing the marrow space, leading to pancytopenia and extramedullary hematopoeisis.

A

Myeloid metaplasia with Myelofibrosis

(TOPNOTCH)

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112
Q

Other name for acute disseminated Langerhans cell histiocytosis.

A

Letterer-Siwe disease

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113
Q

Caused by a systemic activation of coagulation pathways, leading to formation of thrombi throughout the microcirculation.

A

Disseminated intravascular coagulation

(TOPNOTCH)

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114
Q

Characterized by spontaneous bleeding, prolonged bleeding time, and normal PT and PTT.

A

Thrombocytopenia

(TOPNOTCH)

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115
Q

Drug-induced disorder caused by IgG antibodies that bind to platelet factor IV on platelet surfaces, which activates platelets and induce their aggregation.

A

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

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116
Q

Associated with pentad of fever, thrombocytopenia, microangipathic hemolytic anemia, transient neurologic deficits and renal failure.

A

Thrombotic thrombocytic purpura

(TOPNOTCH)

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117
Q

Associated with childhood onset microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure. No neurologic symptoms.

A

Hemolytic uremic syndrome

(TOPNOTCH)

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118
Q

Caused by antiplatelet antibodies directed against glycoproteins IIb-IIIa, Ib-IX.

A

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura

(TOPNOTCH)

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118
Q

Decreased gp Ib leads to defective platelet adhesion, associated with decreased platelet count.

A

Bernard-Soulier Syndrome

TOPNOTCH

119
Q

Caused by deficiency of ADAMTS13, a vWF metalloprotease.

A

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

(TOPNOTCH)

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120
Q

Caused by shiga-like toxin in EHEC (E. coli O157:H7) from improperly cooked burgers.

A

Hemolytic uremic syndrome

(TOPNOTCH)

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121
Q

Decreased gp IIb-IIIa leads to defective platelet aggregation, associated with normal platelet count.

A

Glanzmann thrombasthenia

TOPNOTCH

123
Q

Most common bleeding disorder.

A

vWF disease

(TOPNOTCH)

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124
Q

Most common hereditary disease associated with life threatening bleeding,

A

Hemophilia A

(TOPNOTCH)

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125
Q

An X-linked recessive disorder caused by reduction in factor VII activity.

A

Classic Hemophilia/ Hemophilia A

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126
Q

An X-linked disorder caused by deficiency of Factor IX, or Christmas factor. Bleeding time is normal, PTT is prolonged.

A

Hemophilia B/ Christmas Disease

(TOPNOTCH)

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127
Q

A state associated with excessive removal of formed elements of blood, resulting in anemia, leukopenia or thrombocytopenia.

A

Hypersplenism

(TOPNOTCH)

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