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12 - The Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems Flashcards

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Average volume per cell, expressed in femtoliters.

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Mean cell volume (MCV)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 423

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A reduction in the oxygen-transporting capacity of blood.

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Anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 422

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The average content of hemoglobin per red cell, expressed in picograms.

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Mean cell hemoglobin (MCH)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 423

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The average concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of packed red cells, expressed in g/dL.

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Mean cell hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 423

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The coefficient of variation of red cell volume.

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Red cell distribution width (RDW)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 423

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Anemia of acute blood loss is described as ______.

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Normocytic, normochromic anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 423

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Life span of a normal red cell.

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120 days(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 424

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Anemia characterized by an increased rate of cell destruction, a compensatory increase in erythropoeisis that results in reticulocytosis, and retention of products of cell destruction, including iron.

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Hemolytic anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 424

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A circulating protein that binds and clears free hemoglobin.

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Haptoglobin(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 424

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Hemolysis that can result from mechanical trauma, or biochemical or physical agents that damage the red cell membrane.

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Intravascular hemolysis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 424

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Hemolysis which takes place largely within phagocytic cells of the spleen and liver.

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Extravascular hemolysis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 424

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This disorder is characterized by an intrinsic defect in the red cell membrane, that renders the cells spheroidal, less defomable and vulnerable to splenic sequestration and destruction.

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Hereditary spherocytosis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 424

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Small, dark nuclear remnants seen within red cells in PBS of hereditary spherocytosis.

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Howell-Jolly bodies(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 425

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On PBS, red cells are spherical which lack central pallor, and they show increased osmotic fragility when placed in hypotonic salt solutions.

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Hereditary spherocytosis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 425

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Structural proteins that are defective in hereditary spherocytosis.

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Spectrin and ankyrin(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 425

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This results from substitution of valine for glutamic acid at the 6th position of the B-chain, producing HbS.

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Sickle cell anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 426

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Bizarre, elongated, spindled or boat-shaped cells on PBS.

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Sickel cell anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 427

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Prominent cheekbones and changes in skull resembling a “crew-cut” skull x-ray.

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Sickle cell anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 427

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Patients with sickle cell disease are predisposed to infections caused by these type of bacteria.

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Encapsulated bacteria(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 428

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21
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Treatment for sickle cell disease by increasing levels of HbF.

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Hydroxyurea(TOPNOTCH)

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Treatment for sickle cell disease by increasing levels of HbF.

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Hydroxyurea(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 428

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Feared complication of sickle cell disease which can be trigerred by pulmonary infections or fat emboli from necrotic marrow that secondarily involve the lung.

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Acute chest syndrome(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 428

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Major complication of sickle cell disease which occurs in the setting of acute chest syndrome, causing ischemic injury to the CNS.

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CNS stroke(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 428

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Represents a sudden but usually temporary cessation of erythropoeisis, usually trigerred by parvovirus B19 infections in patients with sickle cell disease.

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Aplastic crises(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 428

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In beta thalassemia, an individual who inherits one abnormal allele (out of 2) has this asymptomatic to mildly symptomatic condition.

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B- Thalassemia minor/trait(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 429

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Individuals with B-thalassemia who inherit two abnormal alleles, with severe anemia requiring regular blood tranfusions.

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B- Thalassemia major(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 429

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Red cells with a central, dark-red puddle due to collection of hemoglobin.

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Target cells(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 430

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Target cells are often seen in this condition.

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B-thalassemia minor(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 430

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In the PBS of this condition, nucleated red cells (normoblasts) are seen, which reflect underlying erythropoeisis.

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B-thalassemia major(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 430

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Anemia of beta thalassemia.

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Microcytic, hypochromic(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 430

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Disease caused by deletion of 3 alpha globin genes.

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Hemoglobin H disease(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 431

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Condition caused by deletion of 1 alpha globin gene.

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Silent carrier(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 431

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Condition caused by deletion of 2 alpha globin genes.

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Alpha thalassemia trait(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 431

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Condition caused by deletion of all four alpha globin genes.

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Hydrops fetalis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 429

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Precipitates of denatured globin seen in RBC’s.

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Heinz bodies(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 432

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Heinz bodies are seen in the blood smear of this condition.

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G6PD Deficiency(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 432

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Bite cells are seen in ________.

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G6PD Deficiency(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 432

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A rare disorder of unknown etiology, causes hemolytic anemia which results from an acquired membrane defect secondary to a mutation that affects myeloid stem cells. Hemolysis occurs during sleep.

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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 432

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Hemolysis caused by IgG or IgA antiodies that are active at 37 degC, which results in opsonization of red cells by the autoantibodies.

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Warm antibody immunohemolytic anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 433

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Anemia caused by low-affinity IgM which bind to red cell membranes only at temp <30degC, commonly experienced by distal parts of the body.

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Cold antibody immunohemolytic anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 433

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Anemia observed in a variety of pathologic states, in which small vessels become particularly obstructed.(e.g. DIC, malignant HTN, SLE, etc.)

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Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 433

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Schistiocytes, burr cells, helmet cells, triangle cells are seen in this condition.

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Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 433

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X-linked disorder in which red cells are unusually susceptible to damage cause by oxidants.

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G6PD Deficiency(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 432

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Red blood cells in iron deficiency anemia.

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Microcytic, hypochromic(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 436

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Diagnostic criteria for iron deficiency anemia:____ Ferritin____Serum iron level____Transferrin saturation____Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)

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Low ferritinLow serum iron levelsLow transferrin saturationIncreased TIBC(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 435

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Diagnostic criteria for anemia of chronic disease:____ Ferritin____Serum iron level____Transferrin saturation____Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)

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Increased ferritinLow serum iron levelsLow transferrin saturationDecreased TIBCNormocytic, normochromic anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 435

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Principal causes of megaloblastic anemia.

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Folate deficiencyVitamin B12 deficiency(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 437

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Bone marrow is markedly hypercellular as a sult of increased number of megaloblasts, which are large cells that have delicate, finely reticulated nuclear chromatin and abundant basophilic cytoplasm.

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Megaloblastic anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 437

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PBS finding in neutrophils and red cells of patients with megaloblastic anemia.

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Hypersegmented neutrophils, large, egg-shaped macro-ovalocytes(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 437

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Difference between megloblastic and pernicious anemia.

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Presence of neurologic abnormalities in pernicious anemia.(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 438

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Deficiency in folate causes this type of anemia.

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Megaloblastic anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 438

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Deficiency in Vitamin B12 causes this type of anemia.

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Pernicious anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 438

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Etiology of pernicious anemia.

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1.Vitamin B12 malabsorption secondary to autoantibodies against parietal cells and intrinsic factor which is needed in its absorption.2. Gastrectomy or ileal resection(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 438

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Principal neurologic lesion in pernicious anemia.

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Demyelination of posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord.(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 439

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Bone marrow is markedly hypocellular, with >90% of the intertrabecular space being occupied by fat.

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Aplastic anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 439

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Tear drop cells are also called __________.

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Dacrocytes(TOPNOTCH)

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Tear drop cells are also called __________.

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Dacrocytes(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 440

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Dacrocytes are found in peripheral blood of patients with this type of anemia.

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Myelophthisic anemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 440

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Increase in blood concentration of red cells, with an increase in Hgb concentration.

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Polycythemia or erythrocytosis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 441

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Polycythemia secondary to reduced plasma volume.

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Relative polycythemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 441

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Polycythemia secondary to abnormal proliferation of myeloid stem cells and low erythropoeitin levels.

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Primary polycythemia (Absolute)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 441

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Polycythemia secondary to increased erythropoeitin levels due to lung disease, high-altitude living, cyanotic heart disease and EPO secreting tumors.

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Secondary polycythemia (Absolute)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 441

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Total white cell count is reduced to 1000 cells/uL. Affected persons are extremely susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections.

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Neutropenia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 441

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A self-limited disease of adolescents and young adults that is causd by B lymphocytotropic EBV characterized by fever, sore throat and generalized lymphadenitis, an increase of atypical lymphocytes in blood and an antibody and T cell response to EBV.

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Infectious mononucleosis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 442

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Cells with abundant cytoplasm 12-16um in diameter that contains azurophilic granules, and an oval, indented or folded nucleus.

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Atypical lymphocytes (Infectious mononucleosis)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 442

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Inflamed nodes are swollen, gray-red and engorged. There are large germinal centers containing numerous mitotic figures. Affected nodes are tender and fluctuant if with extensive abscess formation.

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Acute nonspecific lymphadenitis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 444

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This pattern is associated with infections or inflammatory processes that activate B cells which create a follicular or germinal center reaction. Lymph node architecture is preserved, lymphoid nodules vary in shape and size, mixed lymphocytic infiltrates with prominent phagocytic and mitotic activity within germinal centers.

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Follicular hyperplasia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 444

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Reactive pattern characterized by distention and prominence of the lymphatic sinusoids, due to marked hypertrophy of lining endothelial cells and an infiltrate of histiocytes. Encountered in lymph nodes draining cancers.

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Sinus histiocytosis(TOPNOTCH)

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Characterized by reactive changes within T-cell regions of the lymph node, usually encountered during viral infections, following certain vaccinations, and immune reactions induced by certain drugs.

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Paracortical hyperplasia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 444

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Formation of sarcoid-like ganulomas that undergo central necrosis associated with neutrophil accumulation. This irregular stellate necrotizing granuloma is seen in patients presenting with a raised inflammatory node, vesicle or eschar at site of injury. History of exposure to cats.

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Cat scratch disease(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 444

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Causative agent for cat scratch disease(TOPNOTCH)

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Bartonella henselae(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 444

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Lymphoblasts with irregular nuclear contours, condensed chromatin , small nucleoli and scant agranular cytoplasm. Blasts compose >25% of marrow cellularity. Most common childhood leukemia.

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Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 447

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Frequent small “cleaved” cells mixed with large cells, growth pattern nodular, centroblasts present. Occurs in older adults, usually involves nodes, marrow, spleen. Associated with t(14;18).

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Follicular lymphoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 451

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Small to intermediate-sized irregular lymphocytes growing in a diffuse pattern, no centroblasts and proliferation centers. Occurs mainly in older males, GI tract commonly affected. Associated with t(11;14).

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Mantle cell lymphoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 452

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Plasma cells in sheets, with prominent nucleoli or inclusion containing Ig. Presents as disseminated bone disease, with destructive lytic lesions.

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Plasmacytoma / plasma cell myeloma(TOPNOTCH)

77
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Intermediate-sized round lymphoid cells with 2-5 prominent nucleoli. Nuclear remnants phagocytosed by interspersed macrophages with abundant clear cytoplasm, “starry sky pattern”

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Burkitt lymphoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 453

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Sheets of small, round lymphocytes and scattered ill-defined foci of larger, actively dividing cells diffusely efface involved LN. A foci of mitotically active cells called proliferation centers are pathognomonic.

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Small lymphocytic leukemia (SLL) / Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 450

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Fragile neoplastic lymphocytes that are frequently disrupted during smear preparation.

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Smudge cells(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 450

80
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Smudge cells are seen in this type of leukemia.

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CLL(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 450

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Tumor cells have large nuclei with open chromatin and prominent nucleoli. Most important type of lymphoma in adults, accounting to ~50% of adult NHL.

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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 452

82
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Multifocal destructive bone lesions seen as punched-out defects in bone radiographs.

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Multiple myeloma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 455

83
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Excess lightvor heavy chains along with complete Igs synthesized by neoplastic plasma cells.

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Bence-Jones proteins(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 454

84
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Cells with two mirror-image nuclei or nuclear lobes, each containing a large acidophilic nucleolus surrounded by a distinctive clear zone, imparting a n owl-like appearance.

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Reed-Sternberg cell(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 456

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A distinctive groups of neoplasms that arise almost invariably in a single lymph node or chain of lymph nodes and spread characteristically in a stepwise fashion to anatomically contiguous nodes.

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Hodgkin Lymphoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 456

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Most common form of Hodgkin lymphoma, characterized by a large cell which has a single multilobate nucleus with small nucleoli and an abundant pale-staining cytoplasm called lacunar cells.

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Nodular sclerosis HL(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 457

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Most common form of HL in patients greater than 50 years old, with male predominance, plentiful RS cells and heterogenous cellular infiltrates.

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Mixed cellularity HL(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 458

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Cells found in adult T-cell lymphoma which appear to have multilobulated nuclei.

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Cloverleaf or flower cell(TOPNOTCH)

89
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Subgroup of HL characterized by a large number of small resting lymphocytes admixed with a variable number of benign histiocytes. Variant RS cells described as multilobed, puffy nucleus Which appears like a “popcorn”. Excellent prognosis.

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Lymphocyte-predominance HL(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 458

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Cells with fiery red cytoplasm.

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Flame cells(TOPNOTCH)

91
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Cells with pink globular cytoplasmic inclusions.

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Russell bodies(TOPNOTCH)

92
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Cells with blue globular nuclear inclusions.

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Dutcher bodies(TOPNOTCH)

93
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Multiple nuclei, prominent nucleoli, and cytoplasmic droplets containing Ig.

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Bizarre, multinucleated cells(TOPNOTCH)

94
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Bizarre multinucleated cells, flame cells, Russel bodies and Dutcher bodies are all seen in what disease?

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Multiple myeloma(TOPNOTCH)

95
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Bone marrow aspirate shows hypercellular martow packed with myeloblasts and azurophilic needle-like material called Auer rods.

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Acute Myelogenous Leukemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 462

96
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Leukemia of children most responsive to chemotherapy.

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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 461

97
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Mature B-cell tumor in the elderly, where cells have fine hair-like projections (hairy cells).

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Hairy cell leukemia(TOPNOTCH)

98
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Hodgkin lymphoma subgroup most commonly associated with EBV infection.

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Lymphocyte depleted(TOPNOTCH)

99
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Mature B-cell tumor in the elderly, where cells have fine hair-like projections (hairy cells).

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Hairy cell leukemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 459

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t(9;22) is also called ______.

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Philadelphia chromosome(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 465

101
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Hodgkin lymphoma subgroup with highest count of RS cells.

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Mixed cellularity type(TOPNOTCH)

102
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This correlates with good prognosis in Hodgkin lymphoma.

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High Lymphocyte : Reed-Sternberg cell ratio(TOPNOTCH)

103
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Hodgin lymphoma subgroup not associated with EBV.

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Nodular sclerosis and lymphocyte predominant(TOPNOTCH)

104
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Hodgkin lymphoma subgroup with poorest prognosis.

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Lymphocyte depleted HL(TOPNOTCH)

105
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Tumor of the thymus associated with myastheni gravis and pure red cell aplasia.

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Thymoma(TOPNOTCH)

106
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Pentalaminar tubules, often with a dilated terminal end (tennis racket-like appearance).

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Birbeck granules(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 467

107
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Proliferative disorder of the dendritic cells which has birbeck granules.

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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 467

108
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Pathology behind polycythemia vera.

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Mutation in tyrosine kinase JAK2, which acts in signalling pathways of the erythropoeitin receptors, rendering them hypersensitive to erythropoeitin.(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 466

109
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Treatment for polycythemia vera.

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Phlebotomy(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 466

110
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Collection of aggressive tumors that are comprised of immature myeloblasts which replace the marrow and suppress normal hematopoiesis.

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Acute Myelogenous Leukemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 467

111
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Myeloid tumor arising from a pluripotent stem cell associated with mutatios of the BCR-ABL gene. If untreated, may progress to a blast crisis.

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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 467

112
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Most common myelodysplastic syndrome. A myeloid tumor in which abnormal megakaryocytes stimulate marrow fibroblasts to release collagen, replacing the marrow space, leading to pancytopenia and extramedullary hematopoeisis.

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Myeloid metaplasia with Myelofibrosis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 467

113
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Other name for acute disseminated Langerhans cell histiocytosis.

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Letterer-Siwe disease(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 468

114
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Caused by a systemic activation of coagulation pathways, leading to formation of thrombi throughout the microcirculation.

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 469

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Characterized by spontaneous bleeding, prolonged bleeding time, and normal PT and PTT.

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Thrombocytopenia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 471

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Drug-induced disorder caused by IgG antibodies that bind to platelet factor IV on platelet surfaces, which activates platelets and induce their aggregation.

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Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 472

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Associated with pentad of fever, thrombocytopenia, microangipathic hemolytic anemia, transient neurologic deficits and renal failure.

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Thrombotic thrombocytic purpura(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 472

118
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Associated with childhood onset microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure. No neurologic symptoms.

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Hemolytic uremic syndrome(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 472

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Caused by antiplatelet antibodies directed against glycoproteins IIb-IIIa, Ib-IX.

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Immune thrombocytopenic purpura(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 472

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Decreased gp Ib leads to defective platelet adhesion, associated with decreased platelet count.

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Bernard-Soulier Syndrome(TOPNOTCH)

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Caused by deficiency of ADAMTS13, a vWF metalloprotease.

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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 472

122
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Caused by shiga-like toxin in EHEC (E. coli O157:H7) from improperly cooked burgers.

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Hemolytic uremic syndrome(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 472

123
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Decreased gp IIb-IIIa leads to defective platelet aggregation, associated with normal platelet count.

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Glanzmann thrombasthenia(TOPNOTCH)

124
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Most common bleeding disorder.

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vWF disease(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 474

125
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Most common hereditary disease associated with life threatening bleeding,

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Hemophilia A(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 474

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An X-linked recessive disorder caused by reduction in factor VII activity.

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Classic Hemophilia/ Hemophilia A(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 474

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An X-linked disorder caused by deficiency of Factor IX, or Christmas factor. Bleeding time is normal, PTT is prolonged.

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Hemophilia B/ Christmas Disease(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 474

128
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A state associated with excessive removal of formed elements of blood, resulting in anemia, leukopenia or thrombocytopenia.

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Hypersplenism(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 476

General Pathology (23 decks)

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