Haematology Flashcards
1
Q
Significance of basophils in CML
A
Increased number of basophils to over 20% of cells in blood or BM indicates transition to the accelerated phase of the disease
2
Q
How to dinstinguish between parkinson’s and corticobasal syndrome
A
CBS stays unilateral, PD will have bilateral signs after a few years, although one side will be worse. PD will lack cortical signs such as hypereflexia, myoclonus and apraxia though
