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Which drug is contraindicated in a patient with DIC due to its potential to increase bleeding risk?
What characteristic finding would you expect on a peripheral blood smear of a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
In which condition is the Philadelphia chromosome commonly found?
What is the most common treatment for von Willebrand disease?
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What would you expect to see on a blood smear of a patient with multiple myeloma?
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Which of the following findings is associated with Cooley's thalassemia?
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What would you find in a patient with severe thalassemia on a peripheral blood smear?
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What is a common presentation of sporadic Burkitt lymphoma?
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What is a defining feature of chronic myeloid leukemia in the blast phase?
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What is a notable complication of untreated hemochromatosis?
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What type of anemia is typically seen in pernicious anemia?
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What laboratory findings are commonly associated with antiphospholipid syndrome?
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What clinical feature is most commonly seen in patients with sickle cell disease?
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Which of the following is contraindicated in individuals with G6PD deficiency?
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Which drug is typically used as a first-line treatment for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
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What genetic mutation is characteristic of chronic myeloid leukemia?
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What laboratory finding would you associate with the exacerbation of G6PD deficiency?
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In sickle cell disease, which bone marrow finding is most indicative of the disease process?
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Which of these is likely to occur in patients with multiple myeloma specifically regarding serum protein?
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What unusual feature might you observe in a patient suffering from severe beta-thalassemia?
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Which clinical manifestation is particularly associated with acute intermittent porphyria?
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How is the therapy approach fundamentally altered in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
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What does the presence of Howell-Jolly bodies indicate in a peripheral blood smear?
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Which complication is most directly linked with the management strategies for von Willebrand disease?
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What is the initial phase classification for chronic myeloid leukemia when a patient presents with greater than 20% blasts?
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What abnormal finding is typically associated with vitamin B12 deficiency?
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Which of the following findings is indicative of a patient suffering from antiphospholipid syndrome?
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What type of anemia is specifically associated with pernicious anemia?
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Which complication is most commonly linked to the progression of hemochromatosis?
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What is the typical laboratory finding for a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia?
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What is the primary clinical manifestation that indicates a vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease?
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Which treatment approach is considered first-line for a patient diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
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Which laboratory value is expected to decrease after the administration of heparin?
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In patients with multiple myeloma, which abnormal protein is primarily identified?
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Which condition is most likely associated with an increased level of Hemoglobin F?
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What significant clinical presentation is often seen in a patient with severe alpha thalassemia?
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What type of blood cells are commonly observed in a patient suffering from chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
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Which hematological finding is particularly indicative of sickle cell disease due to functional asplenia?
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What is the main therapeutic agent employed in the management of von Willebrand disease?
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In sporadic Burkitt lymphoma, which clinical finding is typically observed?
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What would you expect to observe in a patient with antiphospholipid syndrome?
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Which genetic abnormality is characteristically found in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)?
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In cases of untreated hemochromatosis, which of the following complications is most likely to develop?
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Which type of anemia is indicative of pernicious anemia?
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What initial treatment is recommended for a patient diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
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Which clinical manifestation would be most prevalent in a patient suffering from sickle cell disease?
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What represents a typical finding on a peripheral blood smear of a patient with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)?
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What is the most common cause of macrocytic anemia in elderly patients?
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Which drug is most likely to trigger a hemolytic episode in a patient with G6PD deficiency?
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What laboratory test would you monitor to assess the efficacy of heparin therapy?
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In a case of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, which abnormal cell type would be primarily detected in a peripheral blood smear?
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Which of the following findings in an abdominal examination is most indicative of sporadic Burkitt lymphoma?
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What is the most significant laboratory finding related to multiple myeloma?
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What is the most characteristic blood smear finding in Cooley's thalassemia?
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Which finding is typically associated with alpha thalassemia major in a fetal condition?
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In CML, which of the following genetic variations is considered a classic hallmark?
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What does fetal hemoglobin consist of?
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Which genetic mutation is characteristic of chronic myeloid leukemia?
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Which of the following is a common complication of untreated hemochromatosis?
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What is a typical finding in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)?
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What initial treatment is recommended for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
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What type of anemia would you expect in a patient with pernicious anemia?
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Which of the following is associated with lupus anticoagulant?
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What is the most common cause of a non-tender lymphadenopathy with large lymphocytes in a node biopsy?
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Which drug is known to potentially worsen G6PD deficiency in affected patients?
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What laboratory value is predominantly increased following the administration of heparin?
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Which treatment option is absolutely contraindicated in patients experiencing Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)?
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What unique finding would likely be observed on a blood smear of a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?
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In patients with multiple myeloma, which specific protein abnormality is often identified?
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What is a common hematological alteration found in patients diagnosed with Cooley's thalassemia?
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Which clinical manifestation is typically associated with the presence of Hb Barts?
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Which treatment modality is considered standard for managing von Willebrand disease?
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What underlying condition is most commonly associated with bronzed skin and diabetes?
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In which phase of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) are more than 20% blasts present?
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What is the most distinctive genetic mutation found in chronic myeloid leukemia?
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Which laboratory findings indicate the presence of lupus anticoagulant?
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What is the typical clinical feature of a vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease?
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Which treatment modality is recognized as first-line therapy for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
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In the context of vitamin B12 deficiency, which symptom is most commonly reported?
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What is the primary complication of untreated hemochromatosis?
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Which finding is most characteristic of chronic lymphocytic leukemia in a peripheral blood smear?
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In patients with sickle cell disease, which condition leads to the presence of Howell-Jolly bodies?
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What clinical manifestation is most commonly associated with acute intermittent porphyria?
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Which hallmark laboratory finding is associated with multiple myeloma?
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What is the most common clinical feature associated with the Philadelphia chromosome?
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Which drug treatment is often utilized for chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
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What abnormal finding would you expect in a patient with severe thalassemia on a peripheral blood smear?
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What first-line treatment is recommended for von Willebrand disease?
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What is the most common complication of untreated hemochromatosis?
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In a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), which genetic mutation is primarily associated with the disease?
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Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with vitamin B12 deficiency?
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What initial treatment is typically recommended for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
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What is a distinctive feature of fetal hemoglobin?
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Which laboratory finding is often seen in patients diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome?
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What phase classification of chronic myeloid leukemia is indicated by more than 20% blasts?
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Study Notes
Hematology Review Questions
- Sulfamethoxazole can worsen G6PD deficiency.
- Heparin increases PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time).
- Warfarin is contraindicated in DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation) due to an increased risk of bleeding.
- Howell-Jolly bodies are seen on a peripheral blood smear in sickle cell disease. This is due to functional asplenia.
- Smudge cells are characteristic of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
- Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma often presents with abdominal masses.
- IV glucose is the treatment of choice for acute intermittent porphyria. It reduces porphyrin synthesis.
- M protein is a hallmark of multiple myeloma.
- The Philadelphia chromosome is a genetic hallmark of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It's the result of the BCR-ABL fusion gene.
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs) like ibrutinib are used for CLL.
- Increased Hemoglobin F is common in beta-thalassemia major (Cooley's thalassemia).
- Elliptical cells can be seen in thalassemia.
- Hb Barts is associated with alpha thalassemia major, leading to fatal hydrops fetalis.
- DDAVP is the first-line treatment for von Willebrand disease.
- Bronzed skin and diabetes are associated with hemochromatosis, an iron overload disease.
- Corticosteroids are the initial treatment for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
- Lupus anticoagulant and cardiolipin antibody are associated with antiphospholipid syndrome.
- Fetal hemoglobin consists of 2 alpha and 2 gamma chains.
- In chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), a patient is in the blast phase if they have >20% blasts.
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common cause of a non-tender lymphadenopathy with large lymphocytes in a node biopsy.
- Pernicious anemia causes macrocytic anemia.
- Liver cirrhosis is a common complication of untreated hemochromatosis.
- Vaso-occlusive crises are a common clinical feature of sickle cell disease.
- Pain management and hydration are the treatment of choice for vaso-occlusive crises.
- Paresthesias are a common symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Auer rods are a typical finding in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
- Phlebotomy is a treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency is the most common cause of macrocytic anemia in the elderly.
Hematology and Oncology
- G6PD deficiency can be exacerbated by sulfamethoxazole.
- Heparin affects the PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) pathway, leading to an increase in PTT value after administration.
- Warfarin is contraindicated in DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation) due to the increased risk of bleeding.
- Howell-Jolly bodies are found on a peripheral blood smear in patients with sickle cell disease because of functional asplenia.
- Smudge cells are characteristically seen on a blood smear in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
- Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma often presents with abdominal masses.
- The treatment of choice for acute intermittent porphyria is IV glucose, which helps manage symptoms by reducing porphyrin synthesis.
- M protein is a hallmark of multiple myeloma.
- The Philadelphia chromosome is a genetic hallmark of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
- Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) like ibrutinib are used for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
- Increased Hemoglobin F is common in beta-thalassemia major, also known as Cooley's thalassemia.
- Elliptical cells can be seen in thalassemia on a peripheral blood smear.
- Hb Barts is associated with alpha thalassemia major, which can lead to fatal hydrops fetalis.
- Howell-Jolly bodies are seen in sickle cell disease due to functional asplenia.
- DDAVP (desmopressin) is the first-line treatment for von Willebrand disease.
- Smudge cells are typical of CLL and are seen on a blood smear.
- Hemochromatosis can lead to iron overload, causing bronzed skin and diabetes.
- Corticosteroids are the first-line treatment for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
- Lupus anticoagulant and cardiolipin antibody are associated with antiphospholipid syndrome.
- Fetal hemoglobin consists of 2 alpha and 2 gamma chains.
- Blast phase is when a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) has >20% blasts.
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common cause of non-tender lymphadenopathy with large lymphocytes in a node biopsy.
- The characteristic genetic mutation in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is BCR-ABL, also known as the Philadelphia chromosome.
- Pernicious anemia is associated with macrocytic anemia.
- Liver cirrhosis is a common complication of untreated hemochromatosis.
- Lupus anticoagulant is associated with antiphospholipid syndrome.
- Vaso-occlusive crises are a common clinical feature of sickle cell disease.
- The treatment of choice for a patient experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis is pain management and hydration.
- Paresthesias are a common symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Sulfamethoxazole is contraindicated in a patient with G6PD deficiency.
- Auer rods are a typical finding in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
- Phlebotomy is a treatment option for porphyria cutanea tarda.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency is the most common cause of macrocytic anemia in the elderly.
- Hereditary spherocytosis is associated with the presence of spherocytes on a peripheral blood smear.
G6PD Deficiency
- Sulfa drugs like Sulfamethoxazole can worsen G6PD deficiency.
Heparin
- Heparin affects the PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) pathway.
DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation)
- Warfarin is contraindicated in DIC due to the increased risk of bleeding.
Sickle Cell Disease
- Howell-Jolly bodies are seen on a peripheral blood smear due to asplenia in sickle cell patients.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Smudge cells are characteristic of CLL and are seen on a blood smear.
Sporadic Burkitt Lymphoma
- Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma often presents with abdominal masses.
Acute Intermittent Porphyria
- IV glucose is the treatment of choice for acute intermittent porphyria. It helps manage symptoms by reducing porphyrin synthesis.
Multiple Myeloma
- M protein is a hallmark of multiple myeloma.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- The Philadelphia chromosome is a genetic hallmark of CML.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs) such as ibrutinib are the primary treatment for CLL.
Cooley's Thalassemia (Beta-thalassemia Major)
- Increased Hemoglobin F is common in Cooley's thalassemia.
Thalassemia
- Elliptical cells (elliptocytes) can be seen on a peripheral smear in patients with thalassemia.
Hb Barts
- Hb Barts is associated with alpha thalassemia major and can lead to fatal hydrops fetalis.
Howell-Jolly Bodies
- Howell-Jolly bodies are seen in sickle cell disease due to functional asplenia (a condition where the spleen isn't functioning correctly).
Von Willebrand Disease
- DDAVP (desmopressin) is the first-line treatment for von Willebrand disease.
CLL
- Smudge cells are seen in a blood smear of a patient with CLL.
Hemochromatosis
- Hemochromatosis can lead to iron overload, which causes bronzed skin and diabetes.
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Corticosteroids are the initial first-line treatment for ITP.
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Antiphospholipid syndrome is associated with lupus anticoagulant and cardiolipin antibody.
Fetal Hemoglobin
- Fetal hemoglobin consists of 2 alpha and 2 gamma chains.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) - Blast Phase
- A patient with CML is in the Blast phase if they have >20% blasts in their blood.
Non-Tender Lymphadenopathy with Large Lymphocytes
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common cause of a non-tender lymphadenopathy with large lymphocytes seen in a node biopsy.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- The characteristic genetic mutation in chronic myeloid leukemia is BCR-ABL, also known as the Philadelphia chromosome.
Pernicious Anemia
- Pernicious anemia results in a macrocytic anemia.
Hemochromatosis
- Liver cirrhosis is a common complication of untreated hemochromatosis.
Lupus Anticoagulant
- Lupus anticoagulant is associated with Antiphospholipid syndrome.
Sickle Cell Disease
- Vaso-occlusive crises are a common clinical feature of sickle cell disease.
Vaso-occlusive Crisis
- Pain management and hydration are the treatment of choice for a patient experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Paresthesias (numbness or tingling) are a common symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency.
G6PD Deficiency
- Sulfamethoxazole is contraindicated in a patient with G6PD deficiency.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Auer rods are a typical finding in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
- Phlebotomy is a treatment option for porphyria cutanea tarda.
Macrocytic Anemia in Elderly
- Vitamin B12 deficiency is the most common cause of macrocytic anemia in the elderly.
Hereditary Spherocytosis
- Hereditary spherocytosis is associated with spherocytes seen on a blood smear.
G6PD Deficiency
- Sulfa drugs like Sulfamethoxazole can worsen G6PD deficiency.
Heparin
- Heparin impacts the PTT pathway and leads to an increase in PTT lab value.
DIC
- Warfarin is contraindicated in patients with DIC due to the increased bleeding risk.
Sickle Cell Disease
- Howell-Jolly bodies can be observed on a peripheral blood smear in sickle cell disease patients due to asplenia.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Smudge cells are seen on a blood smear of a patient with CLL.
Burkitt Lymphoma
- Abdominal mass is a common finding in sporadic Burkitt lymphoma.
Acute Intermittent Porphyria
- IV glucose is the treatment of choice for acute intermittent porphyria.
Multiple Myeloma
- M protein is a hallmark of multiple myeloma.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- The Philadelphia chromosome is a characteristic genetic mutation in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs) like Ibrutinib are used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Cooley's Thalassemia
- Increased Hemoglobin F is a common finding in beta-thalassemia major (Cooley's thalassemia).
Thalassemia
- Elliptical cells can be seen on a peripheral blood smear of a patient with severe thalassemia.
Hb Barts
- Hb Barts is associated with alpha thalassemia major and can lead to fatal hydrops fetalis.
Von Willebrand Disease
- DDAVP is the first-line treatment for von Willebrand disease.
Hemochromatosis
- Bronzed skin and diabetes are clinical features of Hemochromatosis due to iron overload.
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Corticosteroids are the initial treatment for ITP.
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Lupus anticoagulant and cardiolipin antibody are associated with antiphospholipid syndrome.
Fetal Hemoglobin
- Fetal hemoglobin consists of 2 alpha and 2 gamma chains.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- A patient with CML having >20% blasts is in the Blast phase.
Non-tender Lymphadenopathy
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common cause of non-tender lymphadenopathy with large lymphocytes in a node biopsy.
Pernicious Anemia
- Macrocytic anemia is the anemia type expected in patients with pernicious anemia.
Hemochromatosis
- Liver cirrhosis is a common complication of untreated Hemochromatosis.
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Lupus anticoagulant is associated with antiphospholipid syndrome.
Sickle Cell Disease
- Vaso-occlusive crises are a common symptom of sickle cell disease.
Vaso-occlusive Crisis
- Pain management and hydration are the treatments of choice for a vaso-occlusive crisis.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Paresthesias are a common symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Auer rods are a typical finding in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
- Phlebotomy is a treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
Macrocytic Anemia
- Vitamin B12 deficiency is the most common cause of macrocytic anemia in the elderly.
Hereditary Spherocytosis
- Spherocytes are characteristically seen in a peripheral smear of patients with hereditary spherocytosis.
G6PD Deficiency
- Sulfa drugs can exacerbate G6PD deficiency.
Heparin
- Heparin affects the PTT pathway.
- PTT is a lab value that measures the time it takes for blood to clot.
- Heparin increases the PTT
DIC
- Warfarin is contraindicated in Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) due to increased bleeding risk.
- DIC is a condition where blood clots form throughout the body, leading to bleeding.
Sickle Cell Disease
- Howell-Jolly bodies are seen on a peripheral blood smear in patients with sickle cell disease.
- Howell-Jolly bodies are nuclear remnants that are usually removed by the spleen.
- Patients with sickle cell disease have functional asplenia, meaning their spleen does not function properly.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Smudge cells are characteristic of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Smudge cells are fragile lymphocytes that break apart when the blood smear is made.
Sporadic Burkitt Lymphoma
- Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma often presents with abdominal masses.
Acute Intermittent Porphyria
- Intravenous glucose is the treatment of choice for acute intermittent porphyria.
- IV glucose helps reduce porphyrin synthesis.
Multiple Myeloma
- M protein is a hallmark of multiple myeloma.
- M protein is an abnormal protein produced by myeloma cells.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- The Philadelphia chromosome is a genetic hallmark of CML.
- The Philadelphia chromosome is a fusion gene created by a translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22.
Treatment for CLL
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs) like ibrutinib are used for CLL.
- TKIs are a type of targeted therapy that blocks the activity of tyrosine kinases.
- Tyrosine kinases are enzymes that play a role in cell growth and survival.
Cooley's Thalassemia
- Increased Hemoglobin F is common in beta-thalassemia major, or Cooley's thalassemia.
- Hemoglobin F is a type of fetal hemoglobin.
Thalassemia
- Elliptocytes are seen on a blood smear in patients with thalassemia.
- Elliptocytes are red blood cells that are oval-shaped instead of round.
Hemoglobin Barts
- Hemoglobin Barts (Hb Barts) is associated with alpha thalassemia major.
- Hb Barts is a type of hemoglobin that is produced when there are no alpha globin chains.
- Hb Barts is associated with fatal hydrops fetalis.
Von Willebrand Disease
- Desmopressin (DDAVP) is the first-line treatment for von Willebrand disease.
- Desmopressin is a synthetic analogue of antidiuretic hormone.
- It helps increase the release of von Willebrand factor from the body.
Hemochromatosis
- Hemochromatosis leads to iron overload, causing bronzed skin and diabetes.
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Corticosteroids are the first-line treatment for ITP.
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Lupus anticoagulant and cardiolipin antibody are associated with Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
Fetal Hemoglobin
- Fetal hemoglobin ( Hb F) состоит из 2 альфа- и 2 гамма-цепей.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- Patients with CML are in the blast phase if they have >20% blasts.
- Blast cells are immature white blood cells.
Non-Tender Lymphadenopathy
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common cause of a non-tender lymphadenopathy with large lymphocytes in a node biopsy.
- Lymphadenopathy is the enlargement of lymph nodes.
Pernicious Anemia
- Pernicious anemia is a type of macrocytic anemia.
- Macrocytic anemia is anemia that is caused by large red blood cells.
Hemochromatosis
- Liver cirrhosis is a common complication of untreated hemochromatosis.
Lupus Anticoagulant
- Lupus anticoagulant is associated with Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
Sickle Cell Disease
- Vaso-occlusive crises are a common clinical feature in patients with sickle cell disease.
- Vaso-occlusive crises are caused by the sickling of red blood cells.
Vaso-Occlusive Crisis Treatment
- Pain management and hydration are the treatment of choice for patients experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Paresthesias are a common symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Paresthesias are abnormal sensations, such as tingling, numbness, or prickling.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Auer rods are a typical finding in patients with AML.
- Auer rods are abnormal granules found in the cytoplasm of blast cells.
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
- Phlebotomy is a treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
- Phlebotomy is the removal of blood from the body.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 deficiency is the most common cause of macrocytic anemia in the elderly.
Hereditary Spherocytosis
- Hereditary spherocytosis causes red blood cells to be sphere-shaped instead of disk-shaped.
G6PD Deficiency
- Sulfa drugs can exacerbate G6PD deficiency
- Sulfamethoxazole is contraindicated in patients with G6PD deficiency
Heparin and PTT
- Heparin affects the PTT pathway
- An increase in PTT value after heparin administration is expected
DIC
- Warfarin is contraindicated in DIC due to increased bleeding risk
Sickle Cell Disease
- Howell-Jolly bodies can be seen on a peripheral blood smear in patients with sickle cell disease
- This is due to asplenia, a common occurrence in sickle cell patients
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Smudge cells are characteristic of CLL
- These can be observed on a blood smear
Burkitt Lymphoma
- Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma often presents with abdominal masses
Acute Intermittent Porphyria
- IV glucose is the treatment of choice
- It helps manage symptoms by reducing porphyrin synthesis
Multiple Myeloma
- M protein is a hallmark of multiple myeloma
- This abnormal protein can be found in patients with this condition
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- The Philadelphia chromosome is a genetic hallmark of CML
- The chromosome contains the BCR-ABL fusion gene
CLL Treatment
- Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) like ibrutinib are used for CLL
Cooley's Thalassemia (Beta Thalassemia Major)
- Increased Hemoglobin F is common
Thalassemia on Peripheral Smear
- Elliptical cells can be seen in thalassemia
Hb Barts
- Associated with alpha thalassemia major
- Can lead to fatal hydrops fetalis
Von Willebrand Disease
- DDAVP is the first-line treatment for von Willebrand disease
Hemochromatosis
- Bronzed skin and diabetes are characteristic symptoms
- This happens due to iron overload
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Corticosteroids are first-line treatment
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Associated with lupus anticoagulant and cardiolipin antibody
Fetal Hemoglobin
- Consists of 2 alpha and 2 gamma chains
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Phases
- Blast phase is characterized by >20% blasts in the bone marrow
Non-Tender Lymphadenopathy
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is a common cause of non-tender lymphadenopathy with large lymphocytes in a node biopsy
Pernicious Anemia
- Macrocytic anemia is expected
Hemochromatosis Complications
- Liver cirrhosis is a possible complication
Lupus Anticoagulant
- Associated with antiphospholipid syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease Clinical Features
- Vaso-occlusive crises are a common clinical feature
Vaso-occlusive Crisis Treatment
- Pain management and hydration are the treatment of choice
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Paresthesias is a common symptom
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Auer rods are typical findings on a blood smear
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
- Phlebotomy is a treatment option
Elderly Macrocytic Anemia Cause
- Vitamin B12 deficiency is the most common cause in the elderly
Hereditary Spherocytosis
- Spherocytes are found on a blood smear
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