Interpreting FBC Flashcards

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What are the common causes of thrombocytosis?

A
Trauma
Post-surgical
Haemorrhage
Malignancy
Hyposplenism
Rheumatoid arthritis
Essential thrombocytosis
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2
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What is thrombocytosis?

A

Increased platelet count

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3
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What is eosinophilia?

A

Increased eosinophil count

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4
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What are the common causes of eosinophilia?

A
Asthma
Acute drug allergy
Strongylodiasis
Lymphoma
Leukaemia
Hypoadrenalism
Churg-Strauss
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