Difficult GI Cases Flashcards
1
Q
how can Ehrlichia, Leishmania and Dirofilaria each be tested for?
A
- Ehrlichia PCR
- Leishmania ABs
- Dirofilaria Ag
2
Q
What can a feacal sample rule out?
A
- giardia
- cryto
- endoparasites
3
Q
Is a hyperglobulinaemia of ~ 50% above top level normal considered significant?
A
YES VERY SIGNIFICANT DO NOT WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE FOCUS ON THIS NOW!!!
- infection (eg. leish)
- neoplasia
4
Q
What does a monoclonal Ab peak indicate nd how can this be identified?
A
- peak same width or less than that of albumin
- indicates plasma cell tumour
- Ehrlichia can also cause
5
Q
What are the 2 types of plasmma cell tumour?
A
- extramedullary plasmacytoma (rare GI form possible)
- multiple myeloma (hyperviscosity of blood, lytic bone leesions)
6
Q
How can etramedullary plasmacytoma be dx?
A
Histopath on gut biopsy (if GIT form)
7
Q
Pythiosis ad Histoplasmosis FURtHER WORK
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