Hyposplenism Flashcards
1
Q
hyposplenism
A
complication of conditions where spleen loses its tissue
2
Q
causes
A
coeliac disease
sickle cell disease
splenectomy
3
Q
what would be seen on the screen
A
Howell-jolly bodies
siderocytes
4
Q
management
A
education
vaccines
antibiotic prophylaxis
