capsule haematology Flashcards

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Glandular fever

A

Thrombocytopenia, leucocytosis (small and atypical lymphocytes), neutrophil is, eosinophilia and neutrophilia, eosinophilia and neutropenia

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2
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How to confirm thrombocytopenia

A

Blood film

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3
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Immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP)

A

Rash on legs and platelets very low but other bloods ok

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4
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First line treatment of ITP

A

prednisolone (need bone protection) but can also given intra venous immunoglobulin

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5
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2nd line treatment for ITP

A

rituximab or 3rd line is azathioprine

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