Interpreting FBC Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common causes of thrombocytosis?
A
Trauma Post-surgical Haemorrhage Malignancy Hyposplenism Rheumatoid arthritis Essential thrombocytosis
2
Q
What is thrombocytosis?
A
Increased platelet count
3
Q
What is eosinophilia?
A
Increased eosinophil count
4
Q
What are the common causes of eosinophilia?
A
Asthma Acute drug allergy Strongylodiasis Lymphoma Leukaemia Hypoadrenalism Churg-Strauss