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Haematology Flashcards

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Pathophysiology of Anaemia of Chronic Disease

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Reduced absorption of iron from GI Tract
Reduced EPO production
Sequestration of iron in macrophages
Increased Hepcidin

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Causes of MAHA

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DIC
HUS
TTP
Valve Related Haemolysis

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What condition is the EMA Test for?

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Hereditary Spherocytosis

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What is the pathology in Hereditary Spherocytosis?

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Mutations involving erythrocyte membrane proteins:
- Ankyrin
- Spectrin
- Band 3
Results in sequestration of spherocytes

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