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Describe the sites of hematopoiesis in various age groups

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  • *Embryo** = fetal yolk sac
  • *Fetus** = bones, liver, spleen
  • *Child** = long and short bones
  • *Adult** = all bones, but bone marrow biopsy only performed the iliac crest of the pelvis and sternum)
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How is hematopoiesis regulated?

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Development potential is only realized in the presence of colony-stimulating factors. Most CSF’s produced in bone marrow. Interleukins produced by macrophages and T lymphocytes stimulate as well as erythropoietin (kidney).

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Describe the pathways of differentiation of pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells.

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All cell lineages originate from a developmentally pluripotent stem cell. This common precursor gives rise to developmentally restricted stem cells: erythromyeloid stem cells and lymphoid stem cells.

The descendants of these intermediated stem cells are mature T and B lymphocytes, erythrocytes, neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils, and megakaryocytes.

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Compare serum and plasma and explain which one you would collect for various blood tests.

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  • *Serum** = defibrinated plasma (contains all proteins except fibrinogen, prothrombin, coag factors)
  • *Plasma** = typically used for the study of clotting disturbances
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Explain the molecular structure of hemoglobin.

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Heme = oxygen binding part (must have iron), has four pyrrole rings held together by iron in the ferrous form. On degradation, iron and globin are reutilized, while pyrrole gives rise to bilirubin.

Hemoglobin consists of four heme groups and four globins. Globin has four polypeptide chains (alpha, beta, gamma, and delta).

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Describe the major events in the life of erythrocytes.

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Live in circulation for 120 days.

  • nucleated RBC precursors, stimulated by erythropoietin, form erythroctes in the bone marrow.
  • normal synthesis of hemoglobin occurs only in the presence of nutrients, iron, b12, and folic acid
  • mature RBCs released into circulation
  • old and defective RBCs are degraded in the spleen
  • iron and globin reutilized stat, bilirubin released in bile
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Explain the significance of various erythrocytic parameters such as MCV, MCH, and MCHC, and describe how they are measured.

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  • *MCV =** mean volume of each RBC, calculated by HCT/RBC count, Nl 83-99 fL
    • lo = < 80** microcytic anemia
    • hi = >100** macrocytic anemia

MCH = denotes content of hemoglobin per each RBC, HGB conc. divided by RBC count, Nl 28-32 pg/cell

MCHC = concentration of hemoglobin in red blood cells, HGB/HCT, Nl 32-36 g/dL

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What are the normal values for a white blood cell count?

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Neutrophils 60-70%
Eosinophils 1-3%
Basophils 1%
Monocytes 4-8%
Lymphocytes 40%

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Compare neutrophils and lymphocytes

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  • *Neutrophils** - short-lived and survive no more than 4 days in peripheral circulation. Bone marrow contains three times more WBC precursors than erythroid precursors
  • *Lymphocytes** - long-lived
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What is the function of platelets

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Essential clotting factors. Derived from megakaryocytes, have no nuclei. 8-10 days in circulation.

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What is anemia?

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= the reduction of hemoglobin in RBCs below normal
females = < 11.5 g/dL
males = <13 g/dL

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Provide an etiologic and a morphologic classification of anemias

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Etiology =

  1. decreased hematopoiesis
  2. abnormal hematopoiesis
  3. increased loss or destruction of RBC

**Morphologic = **

  1. size
  2. color
  3. shape
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Which anemias are caused by decreased hematopoiesis?

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  1. aplastic anemia (bone marrow failure)
  2. myelofibrosis
  3. myelophthisic anemia secondary to BM replacement with TUMOR cells
    - leukemia
    - multiple myeloma
    - mets
  4. deficiency disorders
    - iron
    - B12
    - folic acid
    - protein
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Which anemias are caused by abnormal hematopoiesis?

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Genetic hemoglobinopathies
sickle cell anemia
thalassemia

Structural protein defects
spherocytosis

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Which anemias are caused by increased loss or destruction of RBCs?

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Bleeding
prolonged menstruation
peptic ulcer

**Immune hemolytic anemia

Hypersplenism

Infection**

malaria

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List typical examples of normocytic, microcytic, and macrocytic anemia.

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normocytic, normochromic
massive blood loss

microcytic, hypochromic
iron-deficiency
thalassemia

macrocytic, normochromic
chronic liver disease
B12/folic acid deficiency

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List typical examples of anemias that present with abnormal red blood cell shapes.

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elliptocytosis
spherocytosis
sickle cell

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Explain the pathogenesis and pathology of aplastic anemia.

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**aplastic anemia = pancytopenia **(generalized bone marrow failure)

Two forms: idiopathic, secondary (drugs, radiation, virus)
BM is depleted of hematopoietic cells, and consists of fibroblasts, fat cells, scattered lymphocytes

Clinical features: uncontrollable infections, bleeding tendency *most patients dies of overhwelming infection

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List the causes of iron deficiency anemia.

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iron deficiency = most common form of anemia
more prevalent among women
depletion of body iron (chronic blood loss)
Can be caused by

  1. increased iron loss
  2. inadequate iron intake/absorption
  3. increased iron requirements (growth, PG)

Note: the bone marro shows normal hematopoiesis but contain reduced number of hemosiderin laden macrophages

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Terminology

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  • *anisocytosis = **variation in size
  • *poikilocytosis = **variation in shape
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What are the critical events in the metabolism of iron in the human body

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  1. Uptake of heme or ferrous iron occurs in the intestine.
  2. Iron transported on transferrin to the liver or bone marrow.
  3. Transferrin binds to RBC precursors in the BM and delivers iron for incorporation into hemoglobin.
  4. RBC in the circulation contain 60-80% of body iron.
  5. Old RBCs are destroyed in the spleen.
  6. The iron is bound to transferrin for recirculation.
  7. 20-30% of iron is stored in the form of hemosiderin in the spleen, liver, BM. *esp stroma, can see with Prussian blue
  8. Remaining iron is in the respiratory ezymes of somatic cells.
    Iron is lost by desquamation of skin and intestinal cells.
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Explain the pathogenesis of megaloblastic anemia

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B12 or folic acid = 2 essential cofactors for DNA synthesis

RBCs do not mature, but transform to megaloblasts.
Diagnosis:
BM hypercellular, many megaloblasts
Hypersegmented neutrophils
Decreased RBCs

Clinical: destruction of posterior and lateral columns in the SC result in loss of vibration, proprioception, DTR

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Compare anemia caused by vitamin B12 with anemia caused by folic acid deficiency.

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B12
- binds to IF in the terminal ileum
- treated with IV
Folic Acid
- abosrbed in the duodenum and jejunum
- treated with oral

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Compare hemolytic anemia caused by intracorpuscular defects with anemia caused by extracorpuscular factors.

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Intracorpuscular
sickle cell
thalassemia
hereditary spherocytosis

Extracorpuscular
antibodies
infectious agents
mechanical factors

Common to all the conditions = anemia, compensatory erythroid hyperplasia of the BM, hyperbilirubinemia, jaundice

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When does jaundice appear?
When bilirubin in serum exceend 2-3 mg/dL
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Explain the pathogenesis of sickle cell anemia.
**formation of abn hemoglobin S** d/t genetic defect in the beta chain (subs. of valine for glutamine) - \<40% HbS **asymptomatic** - 40-80% HbS **mild/moderate** - \>80% HbS **typical disease** \* symptoms only occur in _homozygotes_
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Pathogenenisis of Sickle Cell
Hbs \>\> polymerization at low O2 tension Symptoms noticed at 1-2 years of age b/c fetal hgb replaced by HbA. Sickling crisis: anoxic situations, avoid mountain climbing, strenuous exercise, pregnancy, respiratory disease, fever
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Sickle Cell Pathology
Multiple infarcts in various organs Spleen: repeated infarcts, becomes fibrotic and shrinks
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Sickle Cell Clinical Features
repeated sickling - retarded IQ and neurologic deficits - cardiopulmonary insufficiency - recurrent infections
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Explain the pathogenesis of thalassemia
In contrast to sickle cell, defect is **quantitative**, not qualitative. HbA has four chains: 2 alpha, 2 beta 2 genes \>\> beta chains 4 genes \>\> alpha chains \*\* Note: b/c there are only 2 beta genes, these anemias are MORE SEVERE. Beta is more common, and thalasessemia minor.
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Compare thalassemia minor and thalassemia major.
Thalassemia minor = 1 deletion, mild anemia (trait) microcytic, hypochromic \*note: looks like iron deficiency!! Thalassemia major = hemolysis accompanied by splenomegaly, hemosiderosis, hepatomegaly, BM compensatory hyperplasia
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Why are RBCs round in hereditary spherocytosis?
There are mutations in the genes encoding that proteins that make up the membrane skeleton.
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What is immune hemolytic anemia?
Recall: four blood groups = **A, B, AB, O** Autoimmune hemolytic anemias develop as a consequence of an **immune reaction** to RBC autoantigens or neoantigens formed **_between the body's own proteins and hapten_**.
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Explain the pathogenesis of immune hemolytic anemia.
Hemolytic anemias: 1. Autoantigens present on RBCs are normally not recognized as foreign by the body. In some persons the **_body produces antibodies to its own antigens on RBCs_**. This occurs for no obvious reasons. 2. **_Alloantigens are foreign antigens_**. For example, blood group B RBCs are recognized as foreign by group A persons. 3. Neoantigens are from from the **_body's own protein's linked to a non-immunologic hapten_**. IgG, immunoglobulin G.
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Compare primary and secondary polycythemia.
**_Primary_** = **clonal proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells** and increased total RBC mass (neoplastic) **_Secondary_** = increased RBC volume as a result of erythroid **bone marrow hyperplasia caused by erythropoietin**
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What is leukopenia, and what are its causes?
**_leukopenia_** = **reduction in the WBC** count Can be caused by: drugs chemicals radiation aplastic anemia
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What is leukocytosis, and what are its causes?
**_leukocytosis_** = increased WBCs **(\>10,000)** Causes: reactive luekocytosis (splenomegaly in response to bacterial infection) lymphoma leukemia
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What are the possible causes of lymph node enlargement?
* common in children with URI * with EBV * early stages of AIDs * most common presenting symptom of lymphoma
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What is the difference between lymphoma and leukemia?
**_Lymphoma_** = lymphoid cell malignant disease prodominantly involving the lymph nodes **_Leukemia_** = increased number of malignant WBC in the peripheral blood due to WBC precursors in the BM
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What causes lymphomas and leukemias?
Most causes are unknown. **_viruses_** = HTLV-1, EBV **_oncogenes_** = translocation (Burkitts), philadelphia chromosome (CML), hybrid BCR, ABL
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What are the common features of all leukemias?
1. BM is infiltrated with malignant cells 2. Peripheral blood contains increased immature cells 3. Chromosomal and genetic changes specific for each disease 4. Complications: anemia, recurrent infections, uncontrollable bleeding _**\*\*INFECTION**_ = **most common cause of death** *in all forms of leukemia*
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What distinguishes acute from chronic leukemia and lymphocytic from myelogenous leukemia?
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List the most important features of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and correlate the pathologic findings with the clinical features of this disease.
* _massive BM infiltration_ with **immature lymphoid cells** (blasts = T and B precursors) * **most common form of leukemia in children**, and most common malignant disease in children \<5yrs * _rapid course_, **marked recurrent infections, generalized weakness, bleeding into the skin and internal organs** * remission can be induced, _2/3 are CURED_
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List the most important features of **acute myelogenous leukemia.**
**Clonal proliferation of myeloblasts in the bone marrow. **Must find 20% in the BM biopsy! * Most common form of acute leukemia in adults. * Treatment: high dose radiation and chemo.
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List the most important features of **chronic myelogenous leukemia.**
Malignant disease of **pluripotent stem cells capable of differentiating into neutrophilic leukocytes. ** * Mostly affects ADULTS * SLOW onset; anemia, SM, thrombosis * Tx: radiation + chemo = 70% 3 yr survival
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3 phases of CML
1. **_chronic phase:_** marked leukocytosis, increased eosinophils and basophils. BM **\<10 % blasts** 2. **_accelerated phase:_** BM **\>10% blasts**, \>20% basophils in peripheral blood. 3. **_blast crisis:_** BM **\>20% blasts**
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90% of patients have the **Philadelphia chromosome** with **BCR-ABL** gene arrangement . . . for which leukemia???
**CML**
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Do you have _worse or better prognosis_ when you have the **Philadelphia chromosome**?
**BETTER!!!**
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List the most important features of **chronic lymphocytic leukemia.**
**Malignant disease of lymphoid cells.** * Disease of OLDER age (\>50) * SLOW course * Sx = **lymphadenopathy and peripheral leukocytosis** * Tx: cells do not grow rapidly, therefore _NO CHEMO_ * can TRANSFORM into more aggressive form
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How do you diagnose CLL?
CLL cells look **NORMAL **on a smear!! Suspect if lymphocytes **\>5000** (Nl = \<4000). **BM Biopsy **confirms diagnosis.
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How are **non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas** classified?
Two categories: * **B-cell** * **T-cell and NK cell **
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**True or False:** All lymphomas are malignant
True
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**True or False:** Most lymphomas have a B-cell phenotype
TRUE
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**Extranodal **sites for lymphomas are . . .
can be outside of the lymph nodes, like **eyes, brain, skin. ** **Most common** is the **_GI system!_**
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Immunohistochemistry
Uses **antibodies **to analyze tissues for tumor cells. ## Footnote *Can help determine B and T cell and zones of the lymph node (cortical, mantle, germinal center)*
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What method is used to determine maturation and phenotype of lymphocytes?
**flow cytometry**
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List the most common symptoms and clinical findings of **non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas.**
* painless lymphadenopathy * systemic constitutional symptoms * extranodal spread
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What are systemic constitutional symptoms?
* fatigue * malaise * fever * weight loss * pruritis * sweating
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What is the most common form of lymphoma in the UNited states?
**Follicular lymphoma**
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Follicular Lymphoma
**The follicular structure of lymph nodes is preserved. ** * SLOW growing * Sx: long term lymphadenopathy, mild constitutional sx * Tx: _does not_ response well to chemo
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What is the most common **aggressive **form of NHL?
**Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma**
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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
**Lymphocyte tissue is infiltrated with large lymphoid cells that have irregular outlines and prominent nucleoli.** * commonly spread into parenchyma of major organs * Tx: CHEMO!!!! 75% remission
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**True or False:** Burkitt's lymphoma can be cured
TRUE Responds to CHEMO
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Burkitt's lymphoma
**Highly malignant, with small B cells that divide rapidly** * cells prone to apoptosis, "starry sky" * originates in BM **_or_** lymph nodes * endemic in children with EBV * common in subsaharan Africa
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How does Burkitt's lymphoma present **_outside_** of endemic areas?
abdominal masses
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What does in mean that Hodgkin’s lymphoma is **BIMODAL**?
It peaks at **25 yrs** and also at **55 yrs. **
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What is a Reed Sternberg cell?
**Binucleated and multinucleated.**
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Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma Divisions
1. Lymphocyte-rich classical 2. Nodular sclerosis 3. Mixed-cellularity 4. Lymphocyte-depleted
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Non-classical HL
Nodular lymphocyte predominant HL "popcorn cell"
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Clinical features of HL
1. lymph node enlargement - neck nodes - mediastinal - central nodes 2. High rate of CURE with CHEMO!
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Involvement of **single** node or group of nodes
**Stage 1** **HL**
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Involvement of **2** or more sites of **same side** of diaphragm
**Stage 2** **HL**
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Disease on **both sides** of diaphragm; may include **spleen** or **localized extranoda**l disease
**Stage 3** **HL**
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Widespread **extralymphatic** involvement (**liver, bone marrow, lung, skin**)
**Stage 4** **HL**
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What is multiple myeloma?
**Malignant disease of plasma cells**
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With what disease do you find **Bence Jones proteins in the urine**?
**Multiple Myeloma**
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What is the most common cause of death in multiple myeloma?
kidney failure
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Which disease process do you find "punched out" lesions in radiographs of the skull, ribs, and vertebrae?
Multiple myeloma
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Multiple Myeloma
**Begins with single malignant plasma cell.** * secrete all the same form of Ig! = monoclonal "spike" on electrophoresis * Old age * punched out holes in blood forming bones * **hypercalcemia** * anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia * CHEMO i**s INEFFECTIVE**

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