76. pathology of spleen

Question 1

cause of massive splenomegaly (7)

Answer 1

chronic myelogenous leukemia
primary myelofibrosis
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
hairy cell leukemia
lymphoma
malaria
primary tumor of spleen

Question 2

cause of moderate splenomegaly (9)

Answer 2

portal hypertension
splenic vein obstruction
acute leukemia
hereditary spherocytosis
thalassemia major
autoimmune hemolytic anemia
amyloidosis
chronic splenitis
metastitic carcinoma

Question 3

cause of mild splenomegaly (5)

Answer 3

acute splenitis
septic spleen
acute splenic congestion
infectious mononucleosis
SLE

Question 4

consequences of chronic splenomegaly (2)

Answer 4

hypersplenism

rupture

Question 5

cause of spleen rupture (2)

Answer 5

splenomegaly

trauma

Question 6

specific feature after splenectomy

Answer 6

Howell-jolly bodies

Question 7

function of spleen

Answer 7

white pulp : immune function by B cell & T cell

red pulp : remove defective RBC