Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

Goodpasture syndrome occurs due to auto-antibodies against the _____ and _____ basement membranes

What musculoskeletal pathology is associated with narrowed joint space, osteophytes, and subchondral sclerosis on radiographs? _____

In megaloblastic anemia, _____ in the bone marrow can rupture, releasing LDH and unconjugated bilirubin

Primary hyperparathyroidism is associated with a disease in which cystic bone spaces are filled with brown fibrous tissue which predisposes patients to pathologic fractures. What is the name of this disease? _____

Graft-versus-Host disease is due to _____-cells attacking the host

Reactive CD8+ T-cells (Downey or atypical cells) seen on blood smear in _____ infection

Hint: virus

Heinz bodies and bite cells _____

Hint: condition

_____ is an antiphospholipid antibody that results in a falsely elevated PTT

Nephrotic syndrome and solid tumor = _____

Hint: glomerular disease

Diagnosis of β-thalassemia minor is confirmed by an isolated increase in _____ (> 3.5%) on electrophoresis