Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Haemachromatosis is categorised into _____ & secondary (acquired)

Folate deficiency presents with anaemic symptoms; _____, pallor, & dyspnoea

Haemochromatosis can cause arthropathy, especially in _____ joints with "hook-like" osteophytes

Haemochromatosis can cause _____ cardiomyopathy or dilated cardiomyopathy

Patients with pernicious anemia should be monitored for development of _____ cancer

Vitamin B12 deficiency will have anaemia presenting with _____, pallor, and shortness of breath

It is important to diagnose and treat vitamin B12 deficiency because neurological symptoms may be _____

Vitamin B12 deficiency is predominantly caused by _____ issues

Hint: dietary/malabsorption

On examination patients with vitamin B12 can have _____

Hint: tongue finding

What specific investigations are done for pernicious anaemia? _____ Anti-intrinsic factor antibody test