Lymphoma A group of malignancies that develop from lymphocytesThere are over 80 types of lymphoma.Unlike leukemia lymphoma is a solid tumorGenerally speaking (this is by no means 100% true)lymphoma develops in the lymphatic systemThink lymph nodes and spleenLeukemia develops in the bone marrowThe … [Read more...]
S2 E078 Leukemia
Leukemia Leukemia is a disease characterized by the overproduction of a particular type of blood cell. This process often inhibits the production of normal blood cells These leukemia cells do not function as proper cells Leukemia does not form a solid tumor. Rather it produces blood cells … [Read more...]
S2 E077 Hemolytic Anemias
Sickle Cell Anemia Genetic Pattern Autosomal recessiveHomozygote inheritance of Hemoglobin S (HbS)Predominantly seen in the African American populationOxygenated HbS does not dissolve well and forms a gel that distorts the shape of the RBC into a sickle. This makes the cells "sticky" and less … [Read more...]
S2 E076 Macrocytic Anemia
Macrocytic Anemia Macrocytic anemias produce strange dysfunctional blood cells. This will result in some hemolysis and progress to splenic dysfunction as the spleen becomes overloaded.Howell-Jolly bodies are DNA remnants seen with a macrocytic anemia or a damaged spleen. You will find them in B12 … [Read more...]
S2 E075 Microcytic Anemia and a Better Way to Remember
Anemia Anemia means low RBC or Hgb count. A patient could be bleeding out and have a low Hgb or they could have a dietary deficiency. Anemia is a starting place. As we get more detailed and more specific we can get a more clear diagnosis and treatment plan. One of the easiest places to start … [Read more...]
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