Haematology Flashcards
1
Q
Blood dyscrasias
A
TBC
2
Q
Porphyria
A
TBC
3
Q
Neutropaenia
A
TBC
4
Q
What is immune thrombocytopaenia?
A
An autoimmune bleeding disorder characterised by abnormally low levels of platelets
5
Q
What is polycythaemia?
A
A rare blood cancer in which bone marrow produces too many red blood cells.
6
Q
What are 9 symptoms of polycythaemia?
A
- Itching
- Bruising
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Joint pain/swelling
- Nosebleeds
- Difficulty breathing
