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What is the primary red blood cell abnormality?
What is the primary red blood cell abnormality?
Which type of leukemia is most common among children and adolescents?
Which type of leukemia is most common among children and adolescents?
What is indicated by increased lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels in leukemia patients?
What is indicated by increased lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels in leukemia patients?
What is the most common type of leukemia in adults in western countries?
What is the most common type of leukemia in adults in western countries?
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What characterizes acute leukemias in terms of white blood cells?
What characterizes acute leukemias in terms of white blood cells?
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Which laboratory procedure is primarily used to diagnose chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?
Which laboratory procedure is primarily used to diagnose chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?
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In chronic leukemias, what type of white blood cells are predominantly found?
In chronic leukemias, what type of white blood cells are predominantly found?
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What laboratory consideration is common in both acute lymphocytic and acute myeloid leukemia?
What laboratory consideration is common in both acute lymphocytic and acute myeloid leukemia?
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What is a hallmark indicator of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)?
What is a hallmark indicator of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)?
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Hodgkin lymphoma is characterized by the presence of which specific cells?
Hodgkin lymphoma is characterized by the presence of which specific cells?
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Which abnormality is involved with chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
Which abnormality is involved with chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
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Which of the following is true regarding non-Hodgkin lymphoma compared to Hodgkin lymphoma?
Which of the following is true regarding non-Hodgkin lymphoma compared to Hodgkin lymphoma?
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Which test is crucial for diagnosing acute myeloid leukemia (AML)?
Which test is crucial for diagnosing acute myeloid leukemia (AML)?
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What is a common initial finding in leukemia diagnoses based on white blood cell count?
What is a common initial finding in leukemia diagnoses based on white blood cell count?
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What can be used to differentiate between types of lymphomas?
What can be used to differentiate between types of lymphomas?
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Which symptom is commonly the first indication of Hodgkin lymphoma?
Which symptom is commonly the first indication of Hodgkin lymphoma?
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What is primarily impaired in anemia?
What is primarily impaired in anemia?
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Which classification is based on the size and shape of red blood cells?
Which classification is based on the size and shape of red blood cells?
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What is the primary structural protein found in red blood cells?
What is the primary structural protein found in red blood cells?
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Which component of hemoglobin is crucial for oxygen binding?
Which component of hemoglobin is crucial for oxygen binding?
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Which of the following indicates the average size of red blood cells in a complete blood count (CBC)?
Which of the following indicates the average size of red blood cells in a complete blood count (CBC)?
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What is the consequence of iron deficiency on the red blood cells?
What is the consequence of iron deficiency on the red blood cells?
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What role does transferrin play in the body?
What role does transferrin play in the body?
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Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with anemia?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with anemia?
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What does an increased red cell distribution width (RDW) indicate?
What does an increased red cell distribution width (RDW) indicate?
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Which of the following is a typical laboratory finding in iron-deficiency anemia?
Which of the following is a typical laboratory finding in iron-deficiency anemia?
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What is the underlying cause of pernicious anemia?
What is the underlying cause of pernicious anemia?
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Which laboratory finding is associated with sickle cell anemia during a hemolytic crisis?
Which laboratory finding is associated with sickle cell anemia during a hemolytic crisis?
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Thalassemia primarily affects what components in the blood?
Thalassemia primarily affects what components in the blood?
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What type of anemia is associated with chronic inflammation and long-standing disorders?
What type of anemia is associated with chronic inflammation and long-standing disorders?
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What is a common feature of both alpha and beta thalassemia?
What is a common feature of both alpha and beta thalassemia?
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What lab result typically indicates that anemia is microcytic?
What lab result typically indicates that anemia is microcytic?
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Which process allows unconjugated bilirubin to be excreted from the body?
Which process allows unconjugated bilirubin to be excreted from the body?
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In anemia of chronic diseases, which of the following is typically decreased?
In anemia of chronic diseases, which of the following is typically decreased?
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Study Notes
Blood Disorders and Diagnostic Tests
- Blood disorders encompass conditions affecting white and red blood cells, leading to various diseases.
- White blood cell disorders include leukemia and lymphoma.
- Red blood cell disorders primarily comprise anemia (a red blood cell abnormality).
Hematopoiesis
- Each type of blood cell originates from a specific parent cell.
- The hematopoietic stem cell initiates this process.
- Some cells remain stem cells after division, following specific chemical signals.
- Different cell types arise from myeloid and lymphoid stem cells.
White Blood Cells
- Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes are types of white blood cells.
- Leukemia (affecting myeloid and lymphoid cells) and lymphoma (affecting lymphoid tissues) are abnormal conditions involving these cells.
Leukemias
- Malignant diseases affecting bone marrow and blood.
- Abnormal, nonfunctional white blood cells circulate.
- Two types: acute (undifferentiated white blood cells) and chronic (immature white blood cells).
- Compromised immune function often leads to infections.
Acute Leukemias
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most common type of leukemia in children and adolescents. Lymphoid precursors proliferate, displacing normal cells.
- Often associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), causing bleeding.
- Laboratory indicators include neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and uric acid levels. Diagnosis relies on bone marrow biopsy, specifically assessing blast cells percentage.
- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) involves no mature myelocytes, red blood cells, and platelets. Undifferentiated cells accumulate in bone marrow, blood, spleen and liver. Genetic factors like chromosomal translocations are common.
- Laboratory considerations include neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, elevated LDH, and uric acid levels. Diagnosis hinges on bone marrow biopsy which must include at least 20% blasts.
Chronic Leukemias
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common form of leukemia in adults in Western countries.
- CLL may be asymptomatic for years, characterized by small, non-functional lymphocytes. Diagnosis often necessitates bone marrow biopsy and flow cytometry. Abnormal B lymphocytes are common in these cases.
- Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), also known as chronic myelogenous leukemia, accounts for about 20% of adult leukemias.
- CML features increased granulocyte numbers in the bone marrow.
- Laboratory indicators include elevated uric acid levels and the diagnostic Philadelphia chromosome translocation (t(9;22)).
Lymphomas
- A malignancy stemming from lymphatic system cells (B cells or T cells). The cause is unknown, perhaps from viral infection or DNA mutations.
- Hodgkin lymphoma involves abnormal B cells and five classifications.
- It frequently starts with a single painless lymph node in the cervical region. Reed-Sternberg cells are indicators.
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (more than 30 types) originates from abnormal B or T cells, eight times more frequent than Hodgkin. Peripheral lymph nodes often enlarge. Peripheral blood tests are not typically helpful in diagnosis.
- Early-stage lymphomas may exhibit normal hematology and clinical biochemistry results but diagnosis ultimately rests on imaging and biopsies.
Red Blood Cells
- Anemia arises from a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin.
- Anemia symptoms include weakness, dizziness, pale mucous membranes, lightheadedness, and tachycardia.
- Anemia types categorize based on red blood cell size and hemoglobin count: microcytic, normocytic, and macrocytic, and hypochromic, normochromic, and hyperchromic.
Hemoglobin
- Hemoglobin is a vital protein facilitating oxygen and carbon dioxide transport. It comprises four globin chains surrounding heme.
- Iron is an essential component of heme, found in tissues and enzymes. Iron absorption is regulated by feedback mechanisms and involves transferrin for transport.
- Heme comprises porphyrin and iron, essential for oxygen binding. Heme production is often associated with RBC maturation in bone marrow.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron deficiency anemia develops due to insufficient iron.
- Diagnosing iron deficiency anemia often requires testing levels such as iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), ferritin in conjunction with CBC and hematology results.
- Anemia may manifest in low hemoglobin, hematocrit and mean corpuscular volume (MCV), MCH, MCHC.
Pernicious Anemia
- Pernicious anemia stems from vitamin B12 deficiency, often manifested as a macrocytic anemia with low or normal iron levels, normal total iron-binding capacity (TIBC). The presence of gastric atrophy is often characteristic
- Hemolytic conditions associated with pernicious anemia show an elevated indirect bilirubin with elevated LDH.
Hemoglobin Breakdown
- Hemoglobin breakdown produces bilirubin.
- Unconjugated bilirubin is transported to the liver by albumin and converted to conjugated bilirubin, then excreted in the bile.
- Bilirubin is converted further by bacteria in the intestines.
Sickle Cell Anemia
- Sickle cell anemia is caused by abnormal hemoglobin S (HbS). Results from homozygous hemoglobin S (HbS), a genetic mutation.
- Cells assume a sickle shape, get destroyed in the spleen, and cause chronic anemia.
- Laboratory testing including sickling tests and electrophoresis are used in diagnosing this condition.
Thalassemia
- Thalassemia are inherited blood disorders affecting alpha or beta-globin chains. Mutations in these genes cause varying severity, with more severe cases impacting more genes.
- Anemia is a symptom manifested via lower hemoglobin levels. Lower red cell count and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) are often seen.
Anemia of Chronic Diseases
- Anemia associated with chronic disorders (like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease) is categorized as normocytic and normochromic.
- Characterized by decreased overall red blood cell count, reduced iron levels, and decreased erythropoietin production. Red blood cell lifespan can be shortened.
Clinical Importance of WBC Count
- Complete blood count (CBC) WBC differential, can help detect leukemia, lymphoma, or other complications through classifying subtypes or indicating treatment response.
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This quiz explores various blood disorders, including the types of white and red blood cells, hematopoiesis, and specific conditions such as leukemia and lymphoma. Test your knowledge of how these disorders affect the body and the underlying mechanisms involved in blood cell formation.
