Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

Dissemination of Histoplasmosis to the liver and spleen occurs in _____ patients

During dialysis, end-stage kidneys often develop _____

Herpes encephalitis is associated with _____ protein in the CSF

Hemoglobin electrophoresis of a patient with beta-thalassemia major shows little or no _____

What is the most common (and severe) form of renal disease in SLE patients? _____

A leukemoid reaction is a severe elevation in WBC, typically >_____ cells/mm3

One risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis is long-standing _____ (kidney)

Spherocytes are less able to maneuver through splenic sinusoids and are thus consumed by _____

What is the first change that occurs in the kidney in a diabetes mellitus patient?_____

Thyroid adenoma, cancer, and cysts all may cause which type of goiter? _____