Hematology & Oncology Flashcards

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Treatment of Von Willebrand Disease/Deficiency

A

Use DDAVP (Desmopressin)

  • synthetic form of ADH
  • ADH increases the release of vWF from endothelial cells
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Chromia

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Central pallor

Hyper Chromia = reduced central pallor (as in hereditary spherocytosis)

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