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Cause of Pelger-Huet

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mutation = decreased expression of β-lamin receptor

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How to differentiate true vs Pseudo Pelger-Huet

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Pelger-Huet = no clinical significance
Pseudo = disorders (MDS, AML, plasma cell myeloma, drugs) will have other affected characteristics

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PBS of Pelger-Huet

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Hypo-lobed neutrophils

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Clinical significance of Pelger-Huet

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Normal cell function

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Cause of Alder-Reilly

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Recessive allele = lacks enzymes to breakdown mucopolysaccharide for storage = mucopolysaccharide accumulation in cytoplasm

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Clinical significance of Alder-Reilly

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  • normal WBC function
    BUT = mental retardation, dwarfism, skeletal deformities, lifespan: 10-20 years
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PBS of Alder-Reilly Anomaly

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  • large pink granules in neutrophils
  • can be mistaken for toxicity but NO VACUOLES or NO DOHLE BODIES
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Cause of Chediak Higashi

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LYST gene mutation = abnormal Lysosomal Trafficking (transport of material to lysosomes)

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Clinical Significance of Chediak Higashi

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  • Defective de-granulation
  • Diminished delivery of enzymes to phagosomes
  • Abnormal chemotaxis
  • Short life expectancy
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PBS of Chediak Higashi

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  • “bubbly” granules = aggregation of primary + secondary granules
  • NEUTROPENIA, THROMBOCYTOPENIA
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Cause of May-Hegglin Anomaly

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MYH9 gene mutation (Myosin-heavy chain-9) = abnormal cytoskeletal proteins in PLATELETS

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Clinical significance of May-Hegglin Anomaly

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  • normal WBC function
  • possible bleeding tendencies due to thrombocytopenia
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PBS of May-Hegglin Anomaly

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  • Long BLUE inclusions in ALL GRANULOCYTES
  • THROMBOCYTOPENIA
  • GIANT PLTs
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Cause of Chronic Granulomatous Disease

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Mutation in gene responsible for producing NADPH oxidase complex = Neutrophils cannot produce super-oxides (anti-microbial)

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Clinical significance of Chronic granulomatous disease

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  • ABNORMAL NEUTROPHIL FUNCTION = cannot produce superoxides
  • recurrent INFECTIONS in lungs, tissues, skin, lymph nodes, liver
  • infection contained in macrophage-rich GRANULOMAS bc no superoxides for killing
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Additional testing for Chronic Granulomatous Disease

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  • Nitro-blue-tetrazolium reduction test
  • Flow cytometry
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Cause of Infectious Mononucleosis

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Infection of B-lymphocytes by EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS

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PBS of Infectious Mononucleosis

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  • WBC increased
  • Reactive lymphocytes
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Additional testing for Infectious Mononucleosis

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  • Monospot POSITIVE
  • Immunological testing = EBV specific antigens
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Which non-malignant disorder may develop an anti-i/ cold agglutinin syndrome ?

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Infectious mononucleosis

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Leukemia is a __ condition involving __ tissue.

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Leukemia is a MALIGNANT condition involving HEMATOPOIETIC tissue.

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Define oncogenes

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  • Altered genes responsible for cell cycles/ proliferation/ regulation
  • Mutations that lead to cancer = abnormal cell processes + uncontrolled cell growth
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Explain the body’s mechanism against oncogenes

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  • tumor suppressor genes
  • promotes apoptosis of irregular cells
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Leukemia can occur secondary to which conditions ?

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  • Previous hematological disease (MPN, MDS, MM)
  • Genetic (Fanconi’s AA, Down syndrome)
  • Immunodeficiencies

MPN = Myeloproliferative neoplasms
MDS = Myelodysplastic syndrome
MM = Multiple Myeloma

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Acute Leukemia characteristics
- rapid onset >20% blasts - affects all ages
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CBCD in Acute Leukemia
- N/N anemia (RBC decreased) - WBC increased - THROMBOCYTOPENIA - NEUTROPENIA >20% blasts
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Testing for Acute leukemia
- PBS and BM morph - Immunophenotyping (Flow cytometry) - Special cytochemical stains - Enzyme markers - Cytogenetics - Molecular genetics
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Differentiate myeloid vs lymphoid blasts
Myeloid: - larger (more cytoplasm) +/- auer rods - azurophilic granules - lacier chromatin Lymphoid: - smaller than myeloblasts - scant cytoplasm - less lacy chromatin - rare granules
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A positive Myeloperoxidase stain indicates __ BUT what does a negative result imply ?
A positive Myeloperoxidase stain indicates MYELOblasts BUT a negative result cannot exclude myeloid lineage (too young to produce MPO)
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Which cells produce Myeloperoxidase ?
Granulocytes and Monocytes (primary granules)
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Sudan black stains which cells positive ?
Myeloid
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Alpha-napthyl esterate stains which cells ? What is an interference ?
- NSE pos = Monocytes > megakaryocytes - Sodium fluoride is an interference
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PAS stains which cells ?
Lymphoblasts = BLOCK POSITIVE Acute erythroleukemia (AEL), acute megakaryocytic leukemia (AMegL), acute lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) = POS
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TdT (enzyme marker) is detected via __ in leukemic __ cells, but rarely in __.
TdT (enzyme marker) is detected via FLOW CYTOMETRY in leukemic LYMPHOID cells, but rarely in AML
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Describe cytogenetics studies/ karyotpying
- analysis of chromosomes in metaphase - detects NUMERIC and STRUCTURAL abnormalities - chemical stops mitosis and KCl separates chromosomes - fixative = methanol + acetic acid
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Define lymphoma
Tumor mass (involving lymphocytes and lymph nodes) +/- hematopoietic involvement
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ALL can be further classified based on the origin of the cell. What are they?
B cell or T cell
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How to differentiate B cell vs T cell ALL ?
B cell: CD34, 10, 19, 20, 22, TdT+ T cell: CD1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, TdT+
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AML involves which cells ?
Granulocytes, monocytes, erythrocytes, and megakaryocytes
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PBS/BM of APL
Acute promyelocytic leukemia: - increased promyelocytes - bundles of auer rods - thrombocytopenia (associated with DIC)
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APL stain results (MPO, SBB)
MPO pos SBB pos
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APL: Immunophenotyping
CD13, 33, 64, 117
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PBS/ BM of AMML
Acute MyeloMonocytic Leukemia: - normo/normo anemia (RBC decreased) - increased monocytes in PBS - NEUTROPENIA, THROMBOCYTOPENIA - WBC increased (myeloblasts, monoblasts, precursors)
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AMML stain results (MPO, SBB, NSE)
MPO pos SBB pos NSE pos
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PBS/ BM of AMMonoL
Acute Monoblastic/ Monocytic Leukemia: - 2 subtypes = predominant monoBLASTS OR monoCYTES - auer rods in monocytic leukemia
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AMMonoL stain results (NSE, MPO, SBB)
NSE pos MPO/ SBB variable
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PBS/ BM of Acute AEL
Acute Eryhthroid Leukemia: - predominant nRBC in PBS/ BM - 20% blasts - dysplastic precursors
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AEL stain results (PAS, NSE)
PAS pos NSE pos
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AEL: immunophenotyping
CD235
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PBS/ BM for AMegL
- increased megakaryocytes, monocytes - megakaryoblastic fragments - large PLTs
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PBS/ BM of CML (chronic phase)
- normo/normo anemia (decreased RBC) - increased WBCs, left shift (myeloid) - increased PLTs - nRBC - increased EOS and BASOS - blasts <2%
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PBS/ BM of CML as it progresses from chronic>accelerated>blast phase
Accelerated: - anemia worsens (decreased RBC) - WBC and PLTs increase - BASOS increase - blasts = 10-19% Chronic: - BLASTS >20%
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3 stages of CML
chronic > accelerated > blast
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LAP result for CML
negative; LAP enzyme is only detected in active neutrophils (leukemoid reaction)
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Chronic Leukemia is classified based on __ and __
Chronic Leukemia is classified based on AFFECTED CELL LINE and GENETIC ABNORMALITIES
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3 categories of Chronic Leukemia
1. Mature B-cell Neoplasms (CLL, hairy cell, MM, Hodgkins) 2. Myeloproliferative neoplasms (CML, PV, primary myelofibrosis, ET) 3. Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
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T or F: CLL does not terminate into an acute leukemia
TRUE; CLL does NOT terminate into an acute leukemia. - patients often die due to other complications/ infections
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Which cells do CLL affect ?
B-cells/ plasma cells
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Pathophysiology of CLL
- B-lymphs cannot progress into plasma cells = hypogammaglobulinemia = more susceptible to infections - abnormal immunoglobulins lead to autoimmunity (AIHA or Thrombocytopenic Purpura)
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Hairy cell leukemia is a subtype of __.
Hairy cell leukemia is a subtype of CLL
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Additional testing for Hairy cell leukemia
TRAP pos Immunophenotyping = CD20, increased side scatter; co-expression of CD103 & CD22 TRAP = tartrate resistant acid phosphatase stain
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Immunophenotyping results for Hairy cell leukemia
- Increased C20 - Co-expression of CD103 AND CD11c
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Plasma cell neoplasms are a subtype of __.
Plasma cell neoplasms are a subtype of MATURE B-CELL NEOPLASMS
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What is secreted by plasma cell neoplasms ?
- Immunoglobulins/ paraproteins - aka M-proteins
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List 3 conditions under Plasma cell neoplasms
1. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance 2. Plasma cell myeloma (Multiple myeloma) 3. Waldenström macroglobulinemia
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% of plasma cells in Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance
<10%
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How to differentiate Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia vs Plasma cell myeloma
Waldenstrom’s mactoglobulinemia: - serum electrophoresis = IgM - asymptomatic Plasma cell myeloma: - serum electrophoresis = IgG or IgA - CRAB symptoms (increased Ca2+) CRAB = calcium elevations, renal damage, anemia, bone lesions
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2 classifications of lymphomas
1. Hodgkin’s lymphomas 2. Non-hodgkin’s lymphoma
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Testing for Hodgkin’s lymphomas
Reed-sternberg cells in lymph node biopsies (rarely in PBS)
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What do Reed-sternberg cells resemble ?
“Owl-eyes”
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Differentiate Hodgkin’s vs Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas
Hodgkin’s: - commonly in YOUNGER adults - affects UPPER lymph nodes (neck, chest, armpit) - Reed-sternberg cells (“owl-eyes”) Non-Hodgkin’s: - in all ages - any lymph node - no RS cells
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What are Myeloproliferative neoplasms ?
- clonal disorders affecting MYELOID lineage - commonly in older adults - genetic stem-cell mutation = uncontrolled cell proliferation
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Cell differentiation and metabolism is influenced by the activity of __.
Cell differentiation and metabolism is influenced by the activity of TYROSINE ACTIVITY.
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What does uncontrolled tyrosine kinase activity lead to ?
- increased CELL PROLIFERATION/ CELL CYCLES - inability to perform apoptosis when they should
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Cause of CML
- mutation between chromosome 9 and 22 = BCR-ABL fusion gene - forms Philadelphia chromosome - BCR-ABL protein increases tyrosine kinase activity in granulocytes
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Treatment for CML
- tyrosine kinase inhibitors - interferon-alpha = suppresses Philadelphia chromosome - transplants (BM/ stem cell) - immunotherapy to destroy abnormal cells
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Cause of PV
Polycythemia Vera: - radiation/ toxin exposure = point mutation in JAK2 gene - valine amino acid replaced by PHENYLALANINE = JAK2 V617F mutation
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Pathophysiology of PV
- JAK2 V617F mutation = JAK2 kinase continuously triggers EPO receptors WITHOUT EPO - increased proliferation of RBCs INDEPENDENT OF EPO - patients develop anemia, BM fibrosis, and splenomegaly
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PBS/ BM of PV
PBS: - INCREASED RBCs - normo/ normo - increased PLTs and WBCS BM: - normal M:E - fibrotic over time - decreased EPO and iron stores
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Testing for PV
Molecular genetics: JAK2 V617F mutation
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How to differentiate PV, secondary PV, and relative PV
PV: increased RBCs, WBCs and PLTs with decreased EPO Secondary PV: increased RBCs AND EPO, but normal WBC and PLTs Relative: increased RELATIVE RBCs (less plasma volume = more concentrated), BUT normal EPO, WBCs and PLTs NOTE: all will have HIGH HEMATOCRIT and HEMOGLOBIN
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Cause of Primary Myelofibrosis
- Various genetic mutations including JAK2 V617F - overproduction of HSC = increased proliferation of myeloid lines
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Which cell lines are affected in Primary Myelofibrosis ?
over-production of hematopoietic cells and stimulation of fibroblasts
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PBS/ BM of Initial phase in Primary Myelofibrosis
PBS: - increased WBCs and PLTs - normo/ normo anemia (decreased RBCs) BM: - hypercellular; increased M:E
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Which Myeloproliferative neoplasm may progress into hypo/ micro over time ?
Polycythemia Vera
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PBS/ BM of Fibrotic phase in Primary Myelofibrosis
PBS: - normo/ normo anemia (decreased RBCs) - DECREASED WBCs and PLTs (large/ giant) - LEUKO ERYTHRO BLASTIC = myeloprecursors + nRBC + blasts - poikilocytosis (ELLIPTO + TEARS) BM: - dry tap - DECREASED WBCs and PLTs
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Additional testing for Primary Myelofibrosis
- Trephine biopsy due to dry tap - Molecular genetics = multiple mutations
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Which cells are affected in Essential Thrombocythemia ?
MEGAKARYOCYTES and PLATELETS
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Cause of ET
Essential Thrombocythemia: - multiple mutations including JAK2, MPL, CALR = abnormal platelets (function + morph)
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PBS/ BM of Essential thrombocythemia
PBS: - INCREASED and ABNORMAL PLATELETS (>600) - normo/ normo anemia (decreased RBCs) - megakaryocyte fragments BM: - INCREASED and ABNORMAL MEGAKARYOCYTES - decreased iron stores
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Additional testing for ET
Essential Thrombocythemia: - Molecular genetics = multiple mutations including JAK2, MPL, CAR
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MDS can progress into __.
MDS can progress into AML.
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Abnormal findings of granulocytes in MDS
PBS: - decreased WBCs (being destroyed in BM) - hypogranulated neuts - hypo/hypergranulated neuts BM: - karryohexis (mitotic figures) - <20% blasts
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Abnormal findings of erythoids in MDS
PBS: - normo/normo OR dimorphic anemia (decreased RBCs) - POIKILOCYTOSIS (BASOPHILIC STIPPLING, OVAL MACROCYTES, tears, schistocytes, howell jolly bodies, acanthocytes, spherocytes, elliptocytes) - nRBCs
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Abnormal findings of megakaryocytes in MDS
PBS: - GIANT PLTs - PLT clumps - hypogranular PLTs - megakaryocytic fragments BM: <20% blasts - hypercellular; increased M:E
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PBS/ BM in Mature B-cell neoplasm (CLL)
PBS: - increased SMALL LYMPHS/ smudge cells; neutropenia - normo/ normo anemia (decreased RBCs) BM: - increased small lymphs; >30% - decreased granulocytes, erythrocytes
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PBS/ BM of Hairy cell leukemia
PBS: - increased hairy cells (SMALL LYMPHS) - normo/ normo anemia (decreased RBCs) - decreased PLTs (due to fibrosis) BM: - dry tap due to fibrosis - decreased PLTs
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PBS/ BM of Plasma cell myeloma/ multiple myeloma
PBS: - normo/ normo anemia (decreased RBCs) - DECREASED WBCs (neutropenia), PLTs, retics - plasma cells - rouleaux BM: - plasma/ flame/ mott cells - ostolytic lesions - hypercellular
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PBS/ BM of Waldenstrom’s macroglobinemia
PBS: - normo/ normo anemia (decreased RBCs) - DECREASED WBCs (neutropenia), PLTs, retics - rouleaux BM: - plasma cytoid lymphs (resemble plasma cells WITHOUT halos)
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Common test results for Plasma cell neoplasms (Plasma cell myeloma and Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia)
ESR increased PT and PTT prolonged Bence jones proteins in urine
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Additional testing for CML
LAP stain = neg Cytogenetics = Philadelphia chromosome (chromosome 9 to 22 translation) Molecular genetics = BCR-ABL fusion gene
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What causes the spherocytes seen in CLL ?
AIHA secondary to CLL; autoAb coat RBCs and are spliced by macrophages in the spleen
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Why may a leukomoid reaction be mistaken with CML ?
Leukomoid reaction: - increased NEUTROPHILS due to infections, hemorrhage, hemolysis CML: - ALL MYELOIDS INCREASED
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How to differentiate Leukemoid reaction from CML
Leukomoid reaction: - LAP stain POS - NEUTROPHILS increased CML: - LAP stain neg - ALL MYELOIDS INCREASED - Molecular genetics = BCR-ABL fusion gene - Cytogenetics = Philadelphia chromosome (9 to 22 translation)
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Immunophenotyping for AML
CD13, 33, 64, 17
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Why may platelet satellite be observed in blood samples of healthy individuals ?
- EDTA chelates calcium - this exposes Ag on RBCs - autoAb binds to GP2 B3A Fc receptors - platelets satellite around RBCs
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Which statement is correct with respect to toxic granulation? a. It appears in lymphocytes in response to inflammation b. It is associated with chronic myelogenous leukemia c. It is usually seen along with a 'left shift' d. It is similar to inclusions seen in Chediak-Higashi
c. It is usually seen along with a 'left shift'
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Which of the following statements about left shift is FALSE? a. Bands and myeloids are present in the peripheral blood. b. It can be caused by a malignant or non-malignant process c. It often accompanies a high WBC count d. It affects the lymphocytic cell line
d. It affects the lymphocytic cell line
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An absolute lymphocytosis with reactive lymphocytes suggests which of the following conditions? a. Bacterial infection b. Viral infection c. Parasitic infection d. Acute leukemia
b. Viral infection
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of eosinophilia? a. Myeloproliferative neoplasms b. Helminth infection c. Malarial infection d. Bacterial infections
d. Bacterial infections
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The following peripheral blood abnormalities are diagnostic clues in MDS EXCEPT: a. Oval macrocytes b. Target cells c. Agranular neutrophils d. Elliptocytes
b. Target cells
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What are the abnormal inclusions in Chédiak-Higashi anomaly composed of? a. Ribosomal material that looks like dohle-like bodies b. Excess lipids that cannot be broken down c. fused granules that inhibit bactericidal functions d. Excess mucopolysaccharides that disrupt cell function
c. fused granules that inhibit bactericidal functions
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The heterophile antibody can be found in a. Infectious mononucleosis b. Acute lymphocytic leukemia c. Leukemoid reaction d. Bacterial pneumonia
a. Infectious mononucleosis
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Which of the following statements is true regarding infectious mono? a. Patient will have relative and absolute lymphocytosis b. The bone marrow will show a decreased M:E ratio c. The WBC differential will show a left shift d. B-lymphocytes will demonstrate characteristic reactive morphology
a. Patient will have relative and absolute lymphocytosis
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Which of the following is a feature of secondary polycythemia? a. Increased oxygen saturation b. Decreased plasma volume c. Increased erythropoietin d. Normal hematocrit
c. Increased erythropoietin
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Which of the following cytoplasmic inclusion is composed of RNA? a. May-Hegglin inclusions b. Alder-Reilly inclusions c. Heinz bodies d. Dohle bodies
d. Dohle bodies

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