Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the pathological diseases associated with acanthocytes (spur cells)?
A
- Liver Disease
- Abetalipoproteinemia (states of cholesterol dysregulation
2
Q
Basophilic Stippling is associated with what diseases?
A
- Thalassemias
- Anemia of chronic disease (Iron Deficiency
- Lead Poisoning
3
Q
What causes Bite Cells to form?
A
- G6PD Deficiency (x-Linked Recessive)
- Sulfa Drugs
4
Q
What is the disease associated with elliptocytes?
A
Hereditary Elliptocytosis
5
Q
Macro-ovalocytes are associated with what pathology?
A
- Megaloblastic Anemia (hypersegmented neutrophils)
- Marrow Failure
6
Q
Ringed Sideroblasts signify what pathology?
A
- Sideroblastic anemia
- Excess iron in mitochondria=pathologic
(Heme is synthesized in mitochondria)
7
Q
Schistocytes, Helmet Cell
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