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What is a possible consequence of using corticosteroids?
What is a possible consequence of using corticosteroids?
What is a characteristic of myelodysplastic syndrome?
What is a characteristic of myelodysplastic syndrome?
Which condition is associated with acquired neutropenia?
Which condition is associated with acquired neutropenia?
What is a characteristic of acute leukemias?
What is a characteristic of acute leukemias?
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What is the characteristic of chronic myeloid leukemia?
What is the characteristic of chronic myeloid leukemia?
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What is the definition of agranulocytosis?
What is the definition of agranulocytosis?
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What is the indication for therapeutic splenectomy?
What is the indication for therapeutic splenectomy?
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What is the indication for therapeutic plasmapheresis?
What is the indication for therapeutic plasmapheresis?
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What is the most common tumor of the pituitary gland?
What is the most common tumor of the pituitary gland?
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In medullary thyroid cancer, which of the following levels is elevated?
In medullary thyroid cancer, which of the following levels is elevated?
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What are the clinical signs of myxedema coma?
What are the clinical signs of myxedema coma?
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What is a characteristic ECG finding in hypothyroidism?
What is a characteristic ECG finding in hypothyroidism?
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What are the clinical manifestations of hypocorticism?
What are the clinical manifestations of hypocorticism?
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What is a characteristic of primary hyperaldosteronism?
What is a characteristic of primary hyperaldosteronism?
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What are the two most important side effects of thyrosuppressant therapy?
What are the two most important side effects of thyrosuppressant therapy?
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What is the basis of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?
What is the basis of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?
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Study Notes
Blood Disorders
- Neutropenia can occur as a consequence of using corticosteroids
- In myelodysplastic syndrome, there is leukopenia and thrombocytopenia
- Acquired neutropenia can be registered in patients with Sjogren's syndrome
- Philadelphia chromosome-negative chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms include polycythemia vera, primary myelofibrosis, and others
- Acute leukemias are characterized by interruption in maturation (maturation arrest)
- The characteristic of chronic myeloid leukemia is the presence of Philadelphia chromosome
- Agranulocytosis is a condition characterized by a neutrophil count lower than 0.5 × 10^9/L
Treatment and Diagnosis
- Therapeutic splenectomy is used in the treatment of patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
- Therapeutic plasmapheresis is applied during treatment of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Endocrine System
- Clinical manifestations of acromegaly include enlargement of acral body parts (nose, ears, feet, hands)
- The most common tumor of the pituitary gland is adenoma
- In medullary thyroid cancer, calcitonin is elevated
- Clinical signs of myxedema coma include decreased mental function, hypoventilation, hypothermia, and bradycardia
- A characteristic ECG finding in hypothyroidism is low voltage and sinus bradycardia
Adrenal Glands
- Clinical manifestations of hypocorticism include hypotension, shock, hypoglycemia, vomiting, and fatigue
- Primary hyperaldosteronism is characterized by suppressed renin, elevated aldosterone, diastolic hypertension, and hypokalemia
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This quiz covers various topics related to blood disorders, including neutropenia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and anemia. Test your knowledge and understanding of these complex medical concepts.