Myeloma, Lymphoma Flashcards
1
Q
tx of polycythemia vera?
A
Phlebotomy to get hematocrit lower
Hydroxyurea
Aspirin
For itching, try IFN alpha
2
Q
CBC with MM?
A
Anemia b/c all other cell lines pushed out
Low WBC
Hypercalcemia b/c osteolytic factors!
Also renal insufficiency b/c casts in the way!
3
Q
What is most common hodgkin lymphoma?
A
Nodular sclerosis (men as often as women)
4
Q
Age distribution of NHL? How about hodgkin lymphoma?
A
Hodgkin is bimodal age distribution at 20 and 65
NHL is less than 65 years old
5
Q
What is EBV associated with for lymphoma?
A
Burkitt. STARRY SKY pattern
6
Q
Starry sky is in what?
A
Burkitt 8urki14
7
Q
Patient with generalized painless lymphadenopathy?
A
NHL (difference location)
8
Q
What has cleave cells lymphoma?
A
Follicular lymphoma
