Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

What bone tumor is characterized by a bony mass with a radiolucent core on imaging? _____

What is the likely etiology of hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia in a patient that develops symptoms 4 weeks after a severe motor vehicle accident left the patient a quadriplegic? _____

PIG-A mutation leads to _____

Hint: condition

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is due to inhibition or deficiency of the _____ enzyme

What inherited hematologic pathology is associated with an increased MCHC? _____

What brain injury typically occurs from traumatic acceleration/deceleration shearing forces? _____

_____ syndrome is a pathology of the lumbosacral nerve roots that results in saddle anesthesia

Thyroid papillary carcinoma = _____ Thyroid follicular carcinoma = _____

Hint: lymphatic/hematogenous

What physical exam findings can distinguish myelofibrosis and aplastic anemia? _____

Giant B cells with bilobed nuclei with prominent inclusions ("owl's eye") _____