Hematopathology — MCQs

A 55-year-old man complains of pain in his back, fatigue, and occasional confusion. He admits to polyuria and polydipsia. An X-ray examination reveals numerous lytic lesions in the lumbar vertebral bodies. Laboratory studies disclose hypoalbuminemia, mild anemia, and thrombocytopenia. A monoclonal IgG peak is demonstrated by serum electrophoresis. Urinalysis shows 4+ proteinuria. A bone marrow biopsy discloses foci of plasma cells, which account for 18% of all hematopoietic cells. What is the appropriate diagnosis?

In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), which cell type predominates?

What does Von Willebrand factor deficiency cause?

Which CD marker is characteristic of hematopoietic stem cells?

Platelet count is decreased in all of the following conditions except:

The most important example of a compensated hemolytic anemia becoming decompensated occurs when:

In sickle cell disease, which of the following does not influence the degree of sickling of red cells?

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is seen in:

Which of the following statements about blood transfusion are true?

All of the following are T cell lymphomas, EXCEPT: