Heme/Onco Flashcards
1
Q
16 y/o, getting tired lately Normal TSH Normal HCT MCV low Ovalocytes on Peripheral smear
Test to confirm DX?
A
B thalassemia Minor!
Order Hg Electrophoresis - HbA2 –> High; HbA –> low
2
Q
Test to establish a diagnosis of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
A
Flow cytometry and immunophenotyping of peripheral blood
3
Q
63 y/o with pulmonary nodule of 2 cm on CT
Radiologic Features that can predict Malignancy? (6)
A
- > 10mm
- Upper lung
- Ground glass
- No calcification
- Irregular boarders
- Increase in size overtime
Malignancy if
Older age
Hx of smoking
Hx of CA