Haematology Flashcards
1
Q
What is amyloidosis?
A
A term which describes the extracellular deposition of the insoluble protein, amyloid
2
Q
How is amyloidosis diagnosed?
A
Congo red staining: apple-green birefringence
Serum amyloid precursor scan (SAP scan)
Biopsy of rectal tissue
3
Q
What is multiple myeloma?
A
It is a bone marrow cancer that affects plasma RBCs