Oncology Flashcards
1
Q
Speaking about splenic masses, which elements have been associated to a higher probability of a neoplastic process ?
A
Hemoabdomen
Thrombocytopenia
Larger body weight
Older age
Lower splenic mass to volume ratio
Lower mean splenic weight
Presence of thoracic metastasis
Anemia, abnormal RBC morphology
2
Q
Explain mechanisms for multiple myeloma induced thrombocytopathia
A
M components can interfere with coagulation primarily by coating platelets, inhibiting platelet aggregation to damaged endothelial surfaces and release of platelet factor 3
3
Q
What are the criteria for diagnosing multiple myeloma ?
A
> =2 of the following criteria:
BM plasmacytosis >20%
Bone lesions
serum monoclonal gammapathy
Bence Jones proteinuria
(>5% in cats, and visceral organ involvement)
