Haematology Flashcards
1
Q
B12 metabolism
A
Released from proteins
Binds to intrinsic factor
Absorbed in terminal ileum
2
Q
When to transfuse
A
If hb
3
Q
Philadelphia chromosome
A
BCR-ABL gene fusion of chromosomes 9 and 22
CML
Sometimes ALL
4
Q
What are Aeur rods characteristic of ?
A
AML
5
Q
Howell jolly bodies
A
Hyposplenism
6
Q
Pappemheimer bodies
Siderotic granules
Acanthocytes
A
Hyposplenism
7
Q
Target cells
A
Hyposplenism
8
Q
Pencil poikilocytes
A
Iron deficiency anemia
9
Q
Target cells
A
Iron deficiency or hyposplenism
10
Q
Tear drop poikilocytes
A
Myelofibrosis
11
Q
Schistocytes
A
Intravascular haemolysis
12
Q
Hyper segmented neutrophilia
A
Megaloblastic anaemia
13
Q
Role of VWf
A
Promotes platelet adhesion to damaged endothelium
Carrier molecule for VIII