Etiology
This hematologic disorder is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide
What is IDA ?
Sideroblastic anemia is a result of a defect that occurs within this cellular component that prevents the incorporation of iron into hemoglobin.
Mitochondria
This is the name meaning "spooning of the nails" within IDA.
what is Koilonychia ?
This disease can be confused with Vitamin B12 deficiency, but there are no neurologic symptoms.
What is folate deficiency?
The is the oral replacement that should be given to treat IDA.
What is ferrous sulfate?
G6PD deficiency
PPI
This is the most common first presentation at 6-9 months in sickle cell patients.
what is Dactylitis ?
This test checks for C3 or IgG on the surface of RBC and will be positive for an autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Coombs DAT
The treatment of choice for hemolytic transfusion reaction.
Stop the Transfusion!!!!
A syndrome that is a result of esophageal webs and iron deficiency.
what is Plummer Vinson Syndrome?
If patient has this type of diet, they are more likely to contract vitamin b12 deficiency.
A type of pigmentation that is present in hemochromatosis.
what is bronze diabetes?
These are two iron labs decreased in IDA.
what is ferritin and serum iron?
the chelating agent given in Wilson's disease?
Pencillamine
This is a mutation that is common in polycythemia vera.
What is Jak2?
This is a RBC disease occurs when a patient lives at higher altitude.
What is secondary polycythemia ?
A common bleeding disorder that results in spontaneous bleeding and hemarthrosis
what is hemophilia A ?
Lack of this factor will indicate coagulopathy of liver disease versus vitamin K deficiency.
what is factor 5 ?
This is the treatment given in ITP.
This is an anticoagulant that can result in decrease platelets after treatment has ended.
what is heparin?
A deficiency in these cell markers can result in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria.
The pentrad of TTP.
what is thrombocytopenia, anemia, fever, kidney disease, and neuro findings ?
Cells that can be present on peripheral smear in CLL.
what are smudge cells?
Treatment to treat a patient with spenomegaly, teardrop cells, and a "dry tap" from the bone marrow.
what is hydroxyurea?