Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

Hyperparathyroidism is characterized by _____ thinning of bones

Is Paget disease of bone a localized or diffuse process? _____

What MSK pathology is associated with "Looser zones" (pseudofractures) on X-ray? _____

DIC typically presents with _____ fibrinogen

Infertility due to testicular involvement is characteristic of _____ leprosy

The cold serum agglutination test involves IgM cold hemagglutinins and blood group antigen _____ of human RBCs

SCID is characterized by absent _____ on lymph node biopsy

Aplastic anemia is characterized by an empty, _____ marrow on biopsy ("dry marrow tap")

Osteopetrosis is associated with _____ and extramedullary hematopoiesis due to bony replacement of the marrow (myelophthisic process)

What connective tissue disease is associated with berry aneurysms? _____