Haematology 2 Flashcards
What is lymphoma?
Malignancy of lymphatic system
Who does Hodgkin lymphoma commonly affect?
Young adults
When does non-Hodgkin lymphoma typically present?
> 50 years
What is immune thrombocytopenic purpura?
Autoimmune destruction of platelets
What is the epidemiology of ITP?
More common than ITP
Acute/primary - children following infection
Chronic/secondary - young women
How does ITP present?
Purpura Epistaxis Easy bruising Menorrhagia Gum bleeding
What is the first line investigation for ITP?
FBC (thrombocytopoenia)
How do you manage ITP?
IV corticosteroids
IV immunoglobulin
Splenectomy
What is thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?
Platelet deficiency due to ADAMTS13 deficiency
What causes TTP?
Congenital or acquired
Postpartum or during pregnancy 10-25%
70% idiopathic
RF: HIV, autoimmunity, cancer, pregnancy
How does TTP present?
Flu like symptoms Purpura Easy bruising and bleeding Abdo/chest pain Arrhythmias
How do you investigate TTP?
First line - FBC (thrombocytopenia)
Gold standard: low ADAMTS13, high ADAMTS13 antibodies
How do you manage TTP?
Emergency Plasma exchange to remove antibodies FFP IV methylprednisolone Immunosuppression Splenectomy
What is disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
Systemic activation of coagulation system
What are the risk factors for DIC?
Sepsis (30-50% of patients) Malignancy (leukaemia) Major trauma - crush/burn Pregnancy complications Rejection of transplant/transfusion Liver/pancreatic disease Post op complications Recreational drugs
How does DIC present?
Bleeding & thrombosis out of control ARDS Bruising Bleeding from at least 3 unrelated sites Confusion Fever Infarction/necrosis/gangrene
How do you investigate DIC?
Repeat platelet count (low and decreasing)
Elevated D dimer
Prolonged PT/aPTT
Low fibrinogen
How do you manage DIC?
Transfusion of FFP/platelets
Heparin if thrombosis dominant (if not bleeding)
Tranexamic acid (TXA) if bleeding dominant
Treat underlying condition
What is DVT?
Venous thrombus in deep vein (leg/pelvis)
What are the risk factors for DVT?
Hx DVT 60+ Surgery Obesity Long haul flights Cancer Fracture (immobility) Pregnancy HRT/COC
How does DVT present?
Discolouration Pitting oedema Tenderness along deep veins Increased skin temperature Palpable cord Pain (in leg)
How do you investigate DVT?
Raised D-dimer
US duplex