Intro to haem - 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of reactive neutrophilia?
A
Pyogenic infections (pus causing infections of soft tissues)
2
Q
List some other causes of reactive neutrophilia
A
Corticosteroids
Cancer
Tissue inflammation e.g. MI, colitis, myocarditis, pancreatitis
3
Q
How do you differentiate between reactive neutrophilia and CML neutrophilia?
A
CML neutrophila - you also have basophilia
Reactive neutrophilia - you have toxic granulation and vacuoles
