Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Pernicious anaemia blood smear will show _____ polymorphonuclear cells

Pressure sores present with _____ & non-blanching erythema

Hint: sensation

_____ may be offered for Hodgkin's lymphoma with bulky/resistant disease alongside chemotherapy?

Hint: What additional treatment

Hodgkin's lymphoma is usually limited to the _____ body

Hint: Upper/Lower

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is more common in _____

Hint: age

All patients undergoing treatment for NHL should be offered the following vaccinations: _____, Influenza, Meningococcal, Hib

The spread of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is _____ between LN groups

NHL may present with extranodal symptoms due to _____ of structures: Vena cava: Superior vena cava syndrome External biliary tree: Jaundice Ureters: Hydronephrosis GIT: Bowel obstruction Meninges: CN palsy

_____ lymphoma is common in West Africa

Hint: What type of Non-Hodgkin's

NHL may arise from which cell types? _____, T lymphocyte, NK cell

Hint: ~70%