chpt 13- hematologic disorders Flashcards
Proliferation of lymph cells in response to an antigenic challenge
Lymphoid hyperplasia
Areas of mouth for lymphoid hyperplasia
oropharynx
Soft palate
Lateral tongue
Floor of mouth
Acute vs Chronic lymphadenopathy
both are enlarged and freely movable, while the acute will also be soft while chronic is harder/rubbery
Variety of bleeding disorders associated with genetic deficiencies of any one of the clotting factors
Hemophilia
3 types hemophilia from most to least common
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
von Willebrand’s Disease
Hempophillia A is what factor deficiency
VIII
Hemophilia B is what factor deficiency
IX
von Willebrand’s disease is what deficiency
plasma glycoprotein
Hemophilia A is what type of genetic disorder and who is it expressed in
X-linked disorder with female carrier, but expressed in males
General term for a drop in the hematocrit or hemoglobin concentration
Anemia
general causes of anemia
blood loss
Decreased production of erythrocytes Increased destruction of erythrocytes
Anemia develops when…
not enough red blood cells(RBC) to transport oxygen to organs or RBC deficient in hemoglobin
What is the treatment of Hemophilia (I know this is out of place)
Replacement therapy with appropriate clotting factor
General symptoms of Anemia
tiredness, headache, lightheadedness (think of anything that will happen with low oxygen)
*****genetic disorder of hemoglobin synthesis that results from thymine substituting for adenine and eventually causing a rigid-curved(sickle) shaped cell instead of the normal biconcave shape
Sickle Cell Anemia
What tongue morphology is associated with vitamin deficiency and anemia
Bald tongue
Sickle Cell Anemia trait common in what demographic
Black and Mediterranean origin
Symptoms of sickle cell crisis
extreme pain due to infarction of tissue
Skull radiograph character of Sickle Cell
hair on end due to more marrow for extra hematopoiesis
2 disorders that cause Hair on End pattern
- Sickle cell anemia
- Thalassemia
Sickle Cell anemia is prone to what bacterial infection
S. Pneumonia
Character of sickle cells
cannot pass through small blood vessels. Destroyed quicker than normal blood vessels
5 Things that can trigger sickling phenomenon
exercise Exertion Admin of general anesthetic Pregnancy Sleep
Treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia
symptomatic and supportive therapy, oxygen, rest, fluids