Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

Sickle cell anemia is characterized by expansion of hematopoiesis into facial bones, leading to "_____ facies"

Gynecological and Breast cancers can produce anti-_____ antibodies which can cause Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration

In IgG-mediated hemolytic anemia, the membrane of the antibody-coated RBCs is consumed by splenic macrophages, resulting in _____ formation

Reticulocyte count may be falsely _____ in anemia

Small (oat) cell lung carcinoma may produce antibodies against _____, causing Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome

Hantavirus is a virus that causes _____-renal azotemia

Turner syndrome is most commonly characterized by a _____ karyotype

_____ (anti-Jo-1) autoantibodies are associated with polymyositis and dermatomyositis

Acquired hydrocele ("noncommunicating") may be secondary to infection, trauma, or tumor and can involve blockage of _____ drainage (adults)

Most microcytic anemias are also _____-chromic