BLI 1 - Common Hematologic Presentations (Siddiqui) Flashcards
1
Q
Pica
Koilonychia
A
Iron deficiency - anemia
2
Q
Glossitis
Cheilosis
Neurologic symptoms
A
B12 deficiency - anemia
3
Q
Jaundice
Hepatomegaly
Gallstones
Dark urine
A
Hemolysis - anemia
4
Q
Pain crises
Acute chest syndrome
Stroke
A
Sickle Cell Anemia
5
Q
Generalized pruritis after bathing
A
Polycythemia vera
6
Q
Plethora - ruddy skin complexion
Blurry vision & headache
Hx: Smoking, high altitude, sleep apnea, renal cell carcinoma
A
Polycythemia
7
Q
Virchows triad
A
Stasis in blood flow
Vessel wall injury
Hypercoagulability
8
Q
Primary hemostasis
A
Platelet disorders
9
Q
Secondary hemostasis
A
Disorders of coagulation proteins
10
Q
Epistaxis Menorrhagia Hematuria Hematochezia Hemoptysis
A
Mucosal bleeding
11
Q
Fever
Night sweats
Weight loss
A
B-symptoms - Lymphomas