Bone Marriw Failure Syndromes Flashcards
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What conditions can cause pancytopenia?
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Infections- HIV/Hep B12/ folate deficiency Drugs Chemo Splenomegaly Autoimmune disorders Sepsis
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Pancytopenia
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Anaemia- low Hb
Neutropenia- low WBCs?
Thrombocytopenia- low platelets?
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What virus can cause red cell aplasia?
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Parvovirus
3
Q
What does FISH stand for?
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Fluorescence
In
Situ
Hybridisation
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Q
What is fanconi’s anaemia?
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An inherited bone marrow failure
5
Q
What is the main cause of acquired Aplastic Anaemia?
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Idiopathic!!
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Q
What can be seen on the hands of patients with Fanconi’s anaemia?
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No thumbs!