Hematology Manifestations Flashcards
1
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Anemia
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Jaundice Red sore tongue Pica Pallor Hypotension Signs of hypoxia (weakness, fatigue, tachycardia-one of the first signs, SOB, dizziness)
2
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Polycythemia
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Plethora=red tint to facial skin Hypertension Headache Paresthesias Pruritis Splenomegaly Thrombus formation Visual disturbances
3
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Non-hodgkins and Hodgkins
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Non-tender, firm lymphadenopathy. Enlarged liver Enlarged spleen fever wt. loss
4
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Leukemia
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Bone pain Joint swelling ↑ liver and spleen Weight loss Fever Poor wound healing Anemia signs Bleeding signs
5
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Thrombocytopenia Pupura
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Increased ecchymosis Petechiae Bleeding from sites mental status changes nosebleeds oral bleeding
6
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Hemophilia - prolonged bleeding
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Joints: loss of function, ischemia and necrosis.
Prolonged PTT - can’t form clots
