Hyposplenism Flashcards
1
Q
Give 6 causes of Hyposplenism.
A
- Splenectomy.
- Sickle Cell Disease.
- Coeliac Disease (+ Dermatitis Herpetiformis).
- Grave’s Disease.
- SLE.
- Amyloidosis.
2
Q
Give 2 blood film features of Hyposplenism.
A
- Howell-Jolly Bodies.
2. Siderocytes.
