Heme/Onco Flashcards

1
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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

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2
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Test to establish a diagnosis of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

A

Flow cytometry and immunophenotyping of peripheral blood

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3
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63 y/o with pulmonary nodule of 2 cm on CT

Radiologic Features that can predict Malignancy? (6)

A
  1. > 10mm
  2. Upper lung
  3. Ground glass
  4. No calcification
  5. Irregular boarders
  6. Increase in size overtime

Malignancy if
Older age
Hx of smoking
Hx of CA

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