Pattern recognition Flashcards
1
Q
Auer Rod
A
AML
PML when DIC
(MDS RAEB type II if
2
Q
Aquagenic pruritus
A
Polycythemia rubra vera
Histamine release leads to itching on contact with water
3
Q
Smear cell
A
CLL
4
Q
Teardrop dacrocyte
A
Myelofibrosis
5
Q
Osmotic fragility
A
Hereditary spherocytosis
6
Q
Heinz bodies + bite cell + broad beans
A
G6PD deficienct
7
Q
Donath-Landsteiner Abs
A
Paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria
8
Q
Ham’s test
A
Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria
9
Q
E.coli 0157
A
HUS
10
Q
Downey cell
A
Reactive lymphocytosis - EBV, CMV
11
Q
Clue cells
A
Bacterial vaginosis
Gardenerella vaginalis produces vaginolysin toxin
12
Q
Widal test
A
Typhoid - Salmonella typhi/paratyphi
13
Q
A densely fibrotic ‘wooden’ lesion with central purulence containing sulphur granules surrounded by neutrophils
A
Actinomyces israelii
