Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia typically presents asymptomatically but can cause _____ symptoms

Acute leukaemia is defined as a malignant proliferation of blasts _____% in the bone marrow

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia may present with _____ and/or hepatosplenomegaly on examination

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that develops respiratory distress, hypertension, tachycardia and signs of a heart failure 6-12 hours after a RBC transfusion? _____

Hint: diagnosis?

What is the first step in management for any blood transfusion reaction? _____

_____ myelofibrosis occurs as a result of disease progression in patients with previously diagnosed myeloproliferative disorder (e.g. PV, ET)

What are the bone marrow aspiration finding(s) for myelofibrosis? _____

Which blood transfusion reaction can be caused by ABO incompatability? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with respiratory distress, hypotension, and noncardiogenic pulmonary oedema up to 6 hours after a blood transfusion? _____

Hint: diagnosis?

What is the management of delayed haemolytic transfusion reactions? _____