Concepts in Haematology Flashcards
1
Q
categories of why the cell count might be low
A
Increased destruction e.g. anaemia
OR
Reduced production e.g. secondary cause like coeliac
OR
Redistribution e.g. splenomegaly??
2
Q
categories of why cell count might be high
A
Increased production in response to stimulus
OR
Increased production with no stimulus intrinsic (malignancy)
OR
Redistribution (e.g. patient on steroids, steroids cause neutrophils to move from endothelial wall to centre of lumen so more easily sampled)
3
Q
thrombophilia
A
excess tendency to thrombosis
4
Q
thrombocytosis
A
excess of platelets
5
Q
aplasia meaning
A
no production
6
Q
hypoplasia meaning
A
low production
