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Heme/Onc: Pathology
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05/06/2010

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Term
Universal recipient blood group
Definition
AB (no antibodies in plasma)
Term
Universal donor blood group
Definition
O (no antigens on RBCs)
Term
Cause of hemolytic disease in the newborn
Definition
Anti-Rh IgG made by mom, cross placenta
Term
Response to Incompatible blood transfusion
Definition
Immunologic response
hemolysis
renal failure
shock
death
Term
RBC form: biconcave
Definition
normal
Term
RBC form: Spherocytes
Definition
Hereditary spherocytosis
Term
RBC form: Elliptocyte
Definition
hereditary elliptocytosis
Term
RBC form: macro-ovalocyte
Definition
Megaloblastic anemia, marrow failure
Term
RBC form: helmet cell
Definition
aka schistocytes
TTP/HUS, DIC, traumatic hemolysis
Term
RBC form: Bite cell
Definition
G6PD deficiency, a-Thalassemia
also Heinz bodies (denatured HB precipitation)
Term
RBC form: Teardrop cell
Definition
Myeloid metaplasia with myelofibrosis
Term
RBC form: acanthocyte
Definition
aka spur cell
Spiny appearance in liver disease and abetalipoproteinemia
Term
RBC form: Target cell
Definition
HB C disease
Asplenia
Liver disease
Thalassemia
Term
RBC form: Burr cell
Definition
TTP/HUS
Term
RBC form: Basophilic stippling
Definition
Thalassemias, ACD, Iron deficiency, Lead poisoning
Term
Denatured HB precipitates? What causes this?
Definition
Heinz bodies
oxidation of Fe from ferrous to ferric form leads to HB denaturation and RBC membrane damage

seen in G6PD deficiency (susceptible to oxidative stress) and alpha-Thalassemia
Term
Basophilic nuclear remnants found in RBC's? Who has these?
Definition
Howell jolly bodies
seen in patients with functional hyposplenia/asplenia (ie sickle cell)
Term
Anemia caused by iron deficiency
labs?
Definition
microcytic
decreased serum Fe, increased TIBC, decreased ferritin
Term
Anemia caused by thalassemias
Definition
microcytic
(target cells)
Term
Anemia caused by lead poisoning
Definition
microcytic
Term
Anemia caused by sideroblastic anemias
Definition
microcytic
failure to completely form heme
Term
Anemia caused by ACD
labs?
Definition
microcytic or normocytic
Increased ferritin, decreased TIBC, increased storage of iron in marrow macrophages, increased hepcidin
Term
Anemia caused by B12/folate deficiency
association?
Definition
macrocytic
associated with hypersegmented PMNs (>5 lobes)
B12 - neuro problems, glossitis, increased MMA and homocysteine
Term
Anemia caused by sulfa drugs/phenytoin/AZT
Why?
Definition
macrocytic
interfere with DNA synthesis
Term
Anemia caused by acute hemorrhage
Definition
normocytic
Term
Anemia caused by G6PD deficiency
Definition
normocytic
X linked enzyme defect
Term
Anemia caused by PK deficiency
Definition
normocytic
AR enzyme defect
Term
Anemia caused by RBC membrane defects
example?
Definition
normocytic
hereditary spherocytosis
Term
Anemia caused by bone marrow disorders
example?
Definition
normocytic
aplastic anemia, leukemia
Term
Anemia caused by hemoglobinopathies
Example?
Definition
normocytic
sickle cell disease
Term
Anemia caused by autoimmune hemolytic anemia
labs?
Definition
normocytic
decreased serum haptoglobin
increased serum LDH
positive direct coombs
Term
Labs seen in RBC hemolysis
Definition
decreased serum haptoglobin (binds free HB and is cleared)
increased serum LDH (intracellular enzyme released with hemolysis)

Use direct coombs test to distinguish between immune vs. nonimmune
Term
Binds to free HB and is cleared
Definition
haptoglobin
Term
Binds ferroportin and prevents Fe export from intracellular stores
Definition
Hepcidin
Term
inhibits ferrochelatase and ALA dehydrase
Definition
Lead poisoning
leads to microcytic anemia
Term
Conditions in which specific enzymes needed in heme synthesis are defective leading to accumulation of proximal intermediates
Definition
Porphyrias
Term
Describe the progression of IDA
Definition
Decreased ferritin
decreased serum Fe, increased TIBC
microcytosis, hypochromia, increased RDW
ANEMIA

correction with Fe replacement occurs in the reverse order
Term
Presentation: atrophic glossitis, PICA, koilonychia
Definition
IDA
PICA - ice chewing
Kolionychia - spoon shaped nails
Term
Accumulated substrate in urine: Coprophorphyrin and ALA
Definition
Lead poisoning
Affected enzyme: Ferrochelatase and ALA dehydratase
Term
Accumulated substrate in urine: prophogilinogen and delta-ALA
Definition
Acute intermittent porphyria
Affected enzyme: uroporphyrinogen I synthase
Symptoms: Painful abdomen, Pink urine, polyneuropathy, psych disturbances, precipitated by drugs
Term
Accumulated substance in urine: Uropophyrin (tea colored)
Definition
Porphyria cutanea tarda
Affected enzyme: uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase
Term
Increased delta-aminolevulinic acid causes what?
Definition
increased GABA and increased oxidation of membrane lipids
leads to neuronal damage

seen in Lead poisoning and AIP
Term
Decreased serum iron,
increased TIBC/transferrin,
Decreased ferritin,
decreased % transferrin saturation
Definition
Iron deficiency
Term
Decreased serum iron,
Decreased TIBC/transferrin,
Increased ferritin,
Normal % transferrin saturation
Definition
Anemia of chronic disease

body locks up iron to prevent pathogen from acquiring circulating iron
Term
Absence of staining with Prussian blue of bone marrow
Definition
Iron deficiency anemia
Term
Increased serum iron,
Decreased TIBC/transferrin,
Increased ferritin,
increased % transferrin saturation
Definition
Hemochromatosis
Term
normal serum iron,
increased TIBC/transferrin,
normal ferritin,
decreased % transferrin saturation
Definition
Pregnancy/OCP use
Term
Causes of aplastic anemia
Definition
radiation, benzene,
chloramphenicol, alkylating agents,
antimetabolites, viral agents (parvo, EBV, HIV), following acute hepatitis
Fanconi's anemia (inherited defect in DNA repair),
idiopathic (immune mediated, primary SC defect),
Term
Pancytopenia with normal cell morphology, hypocellular bone marrow with fatty infiltration
Definition
Aplastic anemia
Term
Treatment for aplastic anemia
Definition
1. withdraw offending agent
2. immunosuppressive regimens (antithymocyte gloulin, cyclosporine)
3. allogenic BM transplant
4. RBC, plt transfusion
5. G-CSF or GM-CSF
Term
Genetic cause in sickle cell anemia
Definition
normal glutamic acid with valine in the B chain of HB
Term
Precipitates sickling
Definition
low oxygen or dehydration
Term
Advantage of being heterozygous sickle cell trait
Definition
resistant to malaria
Term
Complications of sickle cell anemia
Definition
1. aplastic crisis (parvo B19)
2. autosplenectomy and increased risk of encapsulated organism infection
3. Salmonella osteomyelitis
4. painful crisis (vasoocculsive)
5. renal papillary necrosis
6. splenic sequestration crisis
Term
Sickle cell anemia therapies
Definition
1. Hydroxyurea (to increase HbF)
2. BM transplant
Term
What % or African americans carry HBS trait? disease?
Definition
Trait - 8%
Disease - .2%
Term
Crew cut on skull x ray
Definition
due to marrow expansion from increased erythropoiesis

seen in Sickle cell anemia and thalassemias
Term
Newborn presentation of sickle cell anemia
Definition
Asymptomatic - increased HbF, decreased HbS

present around 6 months old
Term
Type of hemolysis seen in sickle cell anemia
Definition
Intravascular and extravascular
Sickled cells have shortened lifespan (20d)
Term
Disease presentation of HbC, HbSC compared to HbSS?
Definition
milder
HbC due to different B chain mutation
Term
Genetic defect in a-thalassemia
Definition
Large deletion of a-globin gene (4 genes total)
Term
What is HbH?
Definition
B4-tetramer, lacks 3 a-globin genes
Term
What is Hb Barts?
Definition
y4-tetramers, lacks all 4a globin genes
results in hydrops fetalis and intrauterine fetal death
Term
Hydrops fetalis
Definition
deletion of all 4a genes, y4-tetramer Hb
intrauterine fetal death
Term
Blood dyscrasia prevalent in Asia and Africa
Definition
a-thalassemia
Term
Blood dyscrasia prevalent in Mediterranean populations?
Definition
B-thalassemia
Term
Genetic defect in B-thalassemia?
Definition
Mutation in splicing sites and promoter sequences
Term
B-thal minor v. B-thal major?
Definition
Minor - B chain underproduced
Major - B chain absent

both compensate with increased HbF (a2y2), but this is inadequate
Term
Clinical outcome of B-thal major?
Definition
severe anemia, requires transfusions
cardiac failure due to secondary hemochromatosis
marrow expansion (crew cut x ray) leads to skeletal deformities
Term
Distribution of Hb types in normal adult
Definition
HB A - a2B2 (97%)
HB A2 - a2d2 (2.5%)
Hb F - a2y2 (<1%)

HbF predominates until 6 months of age
Term
Labs seen in Intravscular hemolysis
Definition
greatly increased indirect bili, LDH, urine hemosdirin and HB
greatly decreased haptoglobin
Term
Labs seen in extravascular hemolysis?
Definition
moderately increased indirect bili, LDH
mildly decreased/normal haptoglobin
normal urine hemosiderin/HB
Term
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia caused by IgG
Definition
Warm agglutinin
seen in SLE, CLL, or certain drugs (a-methyldopa)
mostly extravascular
accelerated RBC destruction in liver Kupffer cells and spleen
Term
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia seen with IgM
Definition
cold agglutinin
seen with Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Mono
Complement involved
Term
anti-Ig Ab added to patients RBC's causes agglutination
Definition
+Direct coombs test
seen in AIHA
Term
normal RBCs agglutinate when patient's serum is added
Definition
+ indirect Coombs test
seen in AIHA
Term
Erythoroblastosis fetalis
Definition
seen in newborn
due to Rh or other blood antigen incompatibility
mothers Ab attack fetal RBCs
Term
Defect in ankyrin, band 3.1, or spectrin
Inheritance? disease? clinical consequence?
Definition
Hereditary spherocytosis
AD
Intrinsic, extravascular hemolysis
RBC's small, no central pallor (less membrane), increased MCHC and RDW
associated with splenomegaly, aplastic crisis, Howell jolly body following splenectomy
Term
Increased MCHC and RDW, associated with splenomegaly and aplastic crisis. Coombs negative.
Definition
Hereditary spherocytosis (AD)
confirm with osmotic fragility test
Term
Diagnosis confirmed with osmotic fragility test
Definition
Hereditary spherocytosis (AD)
coombs negative
Term
Family history of premature pigment gallstones along with microcytic anemia, increased MCHC and RDW
Definition
Hereditary spherocytosis (AD)
Term
Increased sensitivity of RBCs due to lytic activity of complement
Disease? Cause? Clinical consequence?
Definition
Paroxsysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
-impaired synthesis of GPI anchor/decay accelerating factor in RBC membrane
-leads to intravascular hemolysis (hypoventilation at night causes decreased pH and less stable RBC membrane)

red urine
Term
Impaired synthesis of GPI anchor/DAF
Definition
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
increased sensitivity of RBCs to lytic activity of complement
Term
Name the microangiopathic anemias
Definition
DIC, TTP/HUS
SLE, malignant hypertension

intravascular hemolysis, schisotcytes (mechanical damage of RBCs passing through obstructed/narrowed vessel lumina)
Term
DIC pathogenesis
Definition
activation of coagulation cascade
microthrombi
global consumption of platelets, fibrin, coag factors
Term
Causes of DIC
Definition
Sepsis (G-)
Trauma
Obstetric complication
Pancreatitis (acute)

Malignancy
Nephrotic syndrome
Transfusion

STOP Making New Thrombi
Term
Lab findings in DIC
Definition
Increased PT, PTT and fibrin split product (D-Dimer)
decreased platelet count
helmet shaped cells, schistocytes
Term
Large platelets with thrombocytopenia, nl PT and aPTT
Definition
ITP (peripheral platelet destruction, IgG anti-GpIIP/IIIa Ab, increased megakaryocytes
Term
Microhemorrhage: mucous membrane bleeding, epistaxis, petechiae, purpura, increased bleeding time
Definition
Platelet abnormalities (ITP, TTP, DIC, aplastic anemia, Drugs - immunosuppressives)
Term
Deficiency of vWF cleaving metalloproteinase
disease? pathophys? clinical?
Definition
TTP (ADAMTS 13= enzyme)
Enzyme def. leads to excess of large vWF multimers, increased platelet aggregation, thrombosis, and schistocyte formation, increased LDH

neuro, renal and fever
Term
TTP pentad
Definition
Thrombocytopenia
Fever
altered mental status
renal insufficiency
thrombi
Term
Hemarthroses, easy bruising, increased PT/aPTT
Definition
Coagulation defect (Hem A, Hem B, vWD)
Term
Deficiency in Hem A
Definition
F VIII
Term
Deficiency in Hem B
Definition
F IX
Term
Most common bleeding disorder
Definition
vWD (mild)
deficiency of vWF --> defect of platelet adhesion and decreased VIII survival
Term
Plt count, BT, PT, and PTT: thrombocytopenia
Definition
Plt - low
BT - increased
PT - normal
PTT - normal
Term
Plt count, BT, PT, and PTT: Hem A or B
Definition
Plt - normal
BT - normal
PT - normal
PTT - increased
Term
Plt count, BT, PT, and PTT: vWD
Definition
Plt - normal
BT - increased
PT - normal
PTT - normal/increased (carries F VIII)
Term
Plt count, BT, PT, and PTT: DIC
Definition
Plt - low
BT - increased
PT - increased
PTT - increased
Term
Plt count, BT, PT, and PTT: vit K deficiency
Definition
Plt - normal
BT - normal
PT - increased
PTT - increased
Term
Plt count, BT, PT, and PTT: Berndard Soulier disease
Definition
Plt - decreased
BT - increased
PT - normal
PTT - normal

defect in GP1b
Term
Plt count, BT, PT, and PTT: Glanzmann's thromboasthenia
Definition
Plt - normal
BT - increased
PT - normal
PTT - normal

defect in GPIIb/IIIa
Term
PT tests what?
Definition
F I, II, V, VII, X
extrinsic
Term
PTT does not test what?
Definition
F VII, XIII
intrinsic (includes all others)
Term
Decreased in GpIIb/IIIa
Definition
Glanzmann's thromboasthenia
defect in platelet-to-platelet aggregation
Term
Decreased Gp1b
Definition
Bernard soulier disease
defect in platelet-to-collagen adhesion
Term
decreased in vWF
Definition
vWF
defect in platelet to collagen adhesion
Term
Ristoceten test
Definition
Ristoceten selectively activated Gp1b
in BS - no platelet activation
in GT - only ristoceten stimulates platelets
in vWD - decreased action
Term
Vit K deficiency affects which factors?
Definition
II, VII, IX, X, protein C and S
increases PT and PTT
Term
Reed Sternberg cells
Definition
Hodgkin's disease
distinctive tumor giant cell; binucleate or bilobed with 2 halves as mirror images, survival independent of antigen R signaling, release cytokines attracting reactive mixed inflammatory response

CD30+ and CD15+ B cell origin

variants = lacunar cells in nodular sclerosis
Term
Cells necessary to diagnose Hodgkin's disease
Definition
Reed-Sternberg cells
Term
Markers and genesis of Reed sternberg cells?
Definition
CD30+ and CD15+, B cell origin
survival independent of antigen R signaling
release cytokines attracting reactive mixed inflammatory response
Term
Hodgkins or Non-Hodgkins: presence of reed sternberg cells
Definition
HL
Term
Hodgkins or Non-Hodgkins: localized, single group of nodes, extranodal rare
Definition
HL
Term
Hodgkins or Non-Hodgkins: may be associated with HIV and immunosuppression
Definition
NHL
Term
Hodgkins or Non-Hodgkins: extranodal involvement common, noncontiguous spread
Definition
NHL
Term
Hodgkins or Non-Hodgkins: B symptoms common
Definition
HL
Term
Hodgkins or Non-Hodgkins: B symptoms less common
Definition
NHL
Term
Hodgkins or Non-Hodgkins: mediastinal lymphadenopathy
Definition
HL
Term
Cellular signs of good prognosis in HL?
Definition
Increased lymphocytes
decreased RS cells
Term
Most common type of HL?
Definition
Nodular sclerosing (collagen banding, lacunar cells, F>M, young adults)
Term
Only type of HL with F>M
Definition
Nodular sclerosing
most common type of HL
Term
Prognosis of Nodular sclerosing HL
Definition
Excellent
Term
Predominance of RS and lymphocytes in nodular sclerosing HL?
Definition
RS +
Lymphocyte +++
Term
Lacunar cells are seen in which HL?
Definition
Nodular sclerosing
Term
Characteristics of mixed cellularity HL
Definition
RS ++++, lymphocytes +++, intermediate prognosis, EBV related, elderly
Term
Second most common HL?
Definition
Mixed cellularity (25%)

most common is nodular sclerosing (65-75%)
Term
Characteristics of lymphocyte depleted HL?
Definition
RS cells high compared to lymphocytes, poor prognosis, older males with disseminated disease, EBV and HIV+
Term
HL with poor prognosis?
Definition
Lymphocyte depleted
see spindled and bizarre cells
Term
Characteristics of lymphocyte predominant
Definition
RS +, lymphocyte ++++, excellent prognosis, <35 yo males
Term
How does EBV play a role in HL?
Definition
upregulates NF-kB, leads to lymphocyte survival
Term
Tx for HL
Definition
ABVD
Term
Who gets HL?
Definition
bimodal: young (NS, LPHL) and old (>70, MCHL, LDHL, LPHL)
Term
Why is lymphocyte predominant HL non classic?
Definition
germinal center B cells without deleterious somatic mutations, maintain Ig expression, RS survival depends on antigen selection process
Term
Lymphocyte and histocyte cell
Definition
See in LPHL
aka popcorn cell
Term
CD markers in classic HL? nonclassic?
Definition
Classic: CD15+, CD30+
Nonclassic: CD45+, CD20+
Term
Treatment of Lymphocyte predominant HL?
Definition
excision, limited radiation, rituximab

5% progress to DLBC lymphoma
Term
Most common primary tumor arising within the bone in elderly?
Definition
Multiple myeloma
elderly = >40-50
Term
Hypercalcemia, Renal insufficiency, Anemia, Bone pain
Definition
Multiple myeloma
Term
Punched out lytic bone lesions on x-ray
Definition
multiple myeloma
Term
Monoclonal Ig spike (M protein)
Definition
Multiple meyloma
55% - IgG and 25% IgA
Term
Bence jones protein
Definition
Ig light chains in urine
Term
Rouleaux formation
Definition
seen in Multiple myeloma and ACD
Term
Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
Definition
M spike = IgM (which leads to hyperviscosity symptoms)
no lytic bone lesions

hypervisous: chronic nasal/gum bleeding, dizzy, HA, ataxia, diplopia, can lead to HF
Term
M spike present but asymptomatic
Definition
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)

no treatment needed
1%/ year progress to MM
Term
Multiple myeloma is associated with what?
Definition
Primary amyloidosis
light chain variable region, monoclonal, gamma
Term
Clinical consequences of primary amyloidosis
Definition
associated with MM

leads to HF, hepatosplenomegaly, macroglossia, purpura, nephrotic syndrome, peripheral neuropathy

EKG: low voltage, anteroseptal force loss
Term
Small lymphocytic lymphoma
Class? Population? Cell type?
Definition
Non-HL
Adults
B cells
Term
Occupational hazard of working as a farmer, with rubber, or benzene
Definition
Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (NHL)
no radiation though
Term
Class? Population? Cell type?
Follicular lymphoma
Definition
NHL with small cleaved cells
Adults (60 M)
B cells
t(14:18), bcl-2 expression (which inhibits apoptosis)
25% progress to DLBCL
Term
t(14:18)
Definition
Follicular lymphoma (small cleaved cells)
bcl-2 expression which inhibits apoptosis
Term
Class? Population? Cell type?
Diffuse Large cell lymphoma
Definition
usually older sdults (20% in kids though)
80%B cells, 20% T cells (mature)
aggressive (but many are curable)

DLBCL is most common NHL
Term
most common NHL?
Definition
DLBCL
Term
Class? Population? Cell type?
Mantle cell lymphoma
Definition
NHL
Adults (60M)
B cells
t(11:14) cyclin D1
poor prognosis (incurable and aggressive), CD5+
Term
Incurable and aggressive lymphoma
Definition
Mantle Cell lymphoma (NHL)
Term
t(11:14)
Definition
Mantle cell lymphoma (incurable and aggressive)
cyclin D1
Term
Class? Population? Cell type?
lymphoblastic lymphoma
Definition
NHL
most often kids
T cells (immature)
commonly presents with ALL and mediastinal mass
very aggressive (70% survival)
Term
Class? Population? Cell type?
Burkitt's lymphoma
Definition
NHL
Most often kids
B cells
t(8:14) c myc next to heavy chain Ig gene(14)
starry sky appearance
Term
t(8:14)
Definition
Burkitt's lymphoma
c-myc moves next to heavy chain Ig gene (14)
Starry sky appearance
Term
Starry sky appearance
Definition
seen in Burkitt's lymphoma
sheets of squared lymphocytes with interspersed benign macrophages
Term
NHL associated with EBV
Definition
Burkitt's lymphoma
jaw lesions in endemic form in Africa (5M)
pelvis or abdomen in sporadic form
Term
Where does sporadic form Burkitt's lymphoma present?
Definition
pelvis or abdomen
most rapidly growing neoplastic cells
Term
Danger of rapidly dying tumor
Definition
tumor lysis syndrome
often seen in Burkitt's lymphoma
leads to abnormal electorlytes and renal failure
Term
Most rapidly growing neoplastic cells
Definition
Burkitt's lymphoma
sporadic - abdominal/pelvis masses
endemic - jaw lesions
Term
t(9:22)
Definition
philadelphia chromosome
CML (bcr-abl hybrid)
constitutively active tyrosine kinase
Term
t(15:17)
Definition
M3 type of AML (early complication is DIC)
responsive to all-trans retinoic acid)
PML and RARa,
Term
t(11:22)
Definition
Ewing's sarcoma
Term
t(11:22)
Definition
Ewing's sarcoma
Term
Best guess for a kid with leukemia?
Definition
B-ALL (most common)
Term
Increased WBC count with left shift and increased leukocyte alkaline phosphatase?
Definition
Leukemoid reaction (benign, exaggerated leukocyte response, see Dohle bodies)
Term
Leukemia most responsive to treatment
Definition
ALL
Term
Where does ALL spread to?
Definition
CNS and testes
Term
B-ALL vs. T-ALL
Definition
B: most common, no organomegaly or mediastinal masses

T: organomegaly, mediastinal masses, poor prognosis
Term
Tdt+
Definition
marker of pre-T and pre-B cells
seen in ALL
Term
Often presents with gingival infiltration?
Definition
AML
auer rods
Term
M3 AML
Definition
responds to all trans retinoic acid (vit A)
often presents with DIC
Term
Leukemia of older adults
Definition
CLL (>60 yo)
Term
Course of CLL
Definition
Older adults (>60)
lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly
few symptoms, generally indolent course
increased smudge cells in peripheral blood smear

most common chronic leukemia
Term
Most common chronic anemia
Definition
CLL
(B mostly)
Term
How do you distinguish pre B from pre T cells?
Definition
B: CD19
T: CD3
Term
Leukemia associated with warm Ab AIHA
Definition
CLL
Term
Presents with increased neutrophils, metamyelocytes, basophils, splenomegaly
Definition
CML
Term
Progression and treatment of CML
Definition
Untreated: asyx: 3-7 yrs, accelerates: 1-2 yrs, blast crisis and death

Treated with imatinib (anti-bcr-abl)
may accelerate and transform to AML (2/3) or ALL (1/3) (blast crisis)
Term
Philadelphia chromosome
Definition
t(9:22) bcr-abl
in CML
Term
What distinguishes AML from Leukomoid reaction
Definition
CML - very low leukocyte alkaline phosphatase
Term
Myelocyte bulge
Definition
seen in CML (increased neutrophils, metamyelocytes, basophils)
Term
Mature B cell tumor of elderly
Definition
Hairy cell leukemia
cells have filamentous hair like projections
stains TRAP tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase +
Term
Elderly man with pancytopenia, splenomegaly, and no lymphadenopathy
Definition
Hairy cell leukemia

Other key words:
dry tap aspirate
fried egg appearance
red pulp infiltrate, blood lakes
TRAP+
Term
Leukemia affecting <15 y.o.
Definition
ALL (pk 2-10) white M
Term
Leukemia affecting 30-60 y.o.
Definition
CML
Term
Leukemia with median onset of 60 y.o.
Definition
AML (80% of adult leukemias)
Term
Leukemia affecting >60 y.o.
Definition
CLL
Term
Peroxidase+ cytoplasmic inclusions in granulocytes and myeloblasts
Definition
Auer bodies (commonly seen in AML, especially M3 - acute promyelocytic leukemia)

treatment of M3 can release auer rods, causing DIC
Term
Proliferative disorders of dendritic (Langerhans) cells from monocyte lineage
Definition
Langerhans cell histiocytoses
Histiocytosis X
Term
S-100 and CD1a
Definition
expressed by defective cells in Langerhans cell histiocytosis/histiocytosis X
Term
Birbeck granules
Definition
tennis rackets on EM
characteristic of Langerhans cell histiocytosis/X (proliferative disorder of dendritic cells from monocyte lineage)
Term
Lettereer-Siwe disease
Definition
older term for Histiocytosis X
birbeck granules (tennis rackets)
S-100 and CD1a
Term
Hand-Schuller-Christian disease
Definition
older term for Histiocytosis X
birbeck granules (tennis rackets)
S-100 and CD1a
Term
Eosinophillic granulomas
Definition
older term for Histiocytosis X
birbeck granules (tennis rackets)
S-100 and CD1a
Term
Increased RBCs, WBCs, and platelets with +JAK2 mutation
Definition
Polycythemia vera (myeloproliferative disorder)
<20% blasts
60 yo Jewish M

decreased/Nl Epo
Term
Increased platelets but normal RBCs and WBCs
Definition
Essential Thrombocytopenia (60F)
+JAK2 mutation (V617F)
Term
Decreased RBCs, variable WBCs and platelets, +JAK2
Definition
Myelofibrosis (60M)
Term
Decreased RBCs, increased WBCs and platelets
Disease and gene?
Definition
CML
BCR ABL+
Term
Aquagenic pruritus
Definition
Polycythemia vera
hyperviscosity (all cell lines increased)
Term
specific proliferation of megakaryocytes
Definition
Essential thrombocytosis
platelets are large, hypogranular, and abnormal
clustered Megs in BM
Term
Effect of bcr-abl
Definition
constitutively active tyrosine kinase
increased cell division and inhibition of apoptosis
Term
Pseudo pelger-huet cells and cytopenias and hypolobated PMNs
Definition
Myelodysplastic syndrome (<20% blasts)
hypercellular BM with excessive apoptosis
Term
5q deletion in myelodysplastic syndrome
Definition
good prognosis
treat with lanalidomide
Term
WBC differential from highest concentration to lowest
Definition
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Basophils

neutrophils like making everything better
Term
What allows for easy gas exchange in RBCs?
Definition
Large surface area:volume ratio
Term
Source of energy for RBCs
Definition
glucose
90% anaerobically degraded to lactate
10% by HMP shunt
Term
What is the physiologic chloride shift?
Definition
Allows RBCs to transport CO2 from periphery to lungs for elimination

membrane of RBC has chloride-bicarb antiport
Term
Cells that mediate allergic reaction
Definition
basophil
<1% of all leukocytes

mast cells
Term
What type of nucleus is in the basophil?
Definition
bilobate
Term
What is in the basophilic granules?
Definition
heparin
histamine (vasodilator)
vasoactive amines
leukotrienes (LTD-4)
Term
Resemble basophils structurally and functionally but no the same cell type
Definition
mast cell
found in some tissue
Term
What is released upon degranulation of mast cells?
Definition
histamine, heparin, eosinophil chemotactic factors
Term
What cell is involved in Type I hypersensitivity?
Definition
Mast cells
IgE can bind to membrane
degranulation releases histamine, heparin, and eosinophil chemotactic factors
Term
What can be used to prevent degranulation of mast cells?
Definition
Cromolyn sodium
used to treat asthma
Term
What is the role of eosinophils?
Definition
1. defend against helminthic and protozoan infections (major basic protein)
2. highly phagocytic for antigen-antibody complexes
3. produce histaminase and arylsulfatase to help limit reaction following mast cell degranulation
Term
Causes of eosinophilia?
Definition
Neoplastic
Asthma
Allergic processes
Collagen vascular diseases
Parasites
Term
40-75% of WBCs
Definition
neutrophils
Term
Type of nucleus in eosinophil
Definition
bilobate
Term
What do the granules in neutrophils contain?
Definition
large, spherical, azuophilic granules = lysosomes
contain hydrolytic enzymes, lysozyme, myeloperoxidase and lactoferrin
Term
Role of neutrophil
Definition
acute inflammatory response cell
phagocytic
granules = lysosomes with hydrolytic enzymes, lysozyme, myeloperoxidase, lactoferrin
Term
1-6% of all leukocytes
Definition
Eosinophils
Term
2-10% of leukocytes
Definition
Monocyte
Term
Has a kidney shaped nucleus and extensive frosted glass cytoplasm
Definition
Monocyte
Term
Role of monocyte
Definition
differentiates into macrophage in tissue
has kidney shaped nucleus and frosted glass cytoplasm
Term
Has multilobed nucleus
Definition
Neutrophil
Term
Role of macrophage
Definition
1. phagocytoses bacteria, cell debris, and senescent RBCs, damaged cells and tissues
2. Can function as APC via MHC II
Term
Activated by y-interferon
Definition
Macrophage
Term
Small cytoplasmic fragment derived from megakaryocytes
Definition
Platelet
Term
Role of platelet
Definition
1. primary heomstasis (activated by endothelial injury, aggregates with other platelets, interacts with fibrinogen to form hemostatic plug)
Term
Dense granules
Definition
in platelets
contain ADP and calcium
Term
a-granules
Definition
In platelets
contain vWF and fibrinogen
Term
How much of the platelet pool is stored in the spleen?
Definition
1/3
life span of platelet = 8-10d
Term
Petechiae
Definition
result from thrombocytopenia or platelet dysfunction
Term
Main inducers of primary antibody response
Definition
Dendritic cells
called langerhans cells on skin

express MHC II and Fc receptor on surface
Term
Markers on B cells
Definition
CD 19
CD 20
Term
Life of B lymphocyte
Definition
Arises in stem cells of bone marrow
matures in marrow
migrates to peripheral lymphoid tissue (follicles of lymph nodes, white pulp of spleen, unencapsulated lymphoid tissue)
Encounters antigen, differentiates into plasma cells
produces antibody
has memory
can function as an APC via MHC II
Term
clock face chromatin and off center nucleus
Definition
Plasma cell
abundant RER and well developed golgi apparatus
Term
Plasma cell neoplasm
Definition
multiple myeloma
Term
T cell markers
Definition
Th - CD3, CD4
Tc - CD3, CD8
Term
Life of T cell
Definition
originates from bone marrow stem cells
matures in thymus

majority of circulating lymphocytes = T cells (80%)
Term
Effect of increased HCT on aPTT?
Definition
falsely prolongs apTT
Term
Factor V leiden
Definition
mutant factor V (R506Q)
cannot be degraded by protein C
prolongs PT/aPTT/TT
Term
Prothombin gene mutation
Definition
Mutation in 3' untranslated region
associated with venous clots
Term
ATIII deficiency
Definition
Inherited (AD)
deficiency of AT III
reduced increase in aPTT after administration of heparin
Term
Protein C or S deficiency
Definition
decreased ability to inactivate FV and VIII
increased risk of hemorrhagic skin necrosis following administration of warfarin
K dependent, depleted first with warfarin
Term
What is the first step in platelet plug formation?
Definition
Adhesion - mediated by vWF, linking of platelet Gp1B receptor to subendothelial collagen
Term
How do platelets aggregate?
Definition
follows adhesion (via vWF-Gp1b interaction)

balance between proaggregation: TxA2 released by platelets

and anti-aggregation: PGI2 and NO released by endothelial cells

Aspirin inhibits COX (and TxA2 synthesis)

Followed by binding of ADP on platelet receptors (insertion of GpIIb/IIIa on platelet membrane allowing for platelet cohesion, Ca strengthens platelet plug)
Term
How does vit K participate in the coagulation cascade?
Definition
Activated by epoxide reductase (enzyme inhibited by warfarin)

serves as cofactor to activate precursors of 2,7,9,10,C,S by adding y-carboxyl groups

neonates lack enteric bacteria with produce vit K
Term
What does Warfarin inhibit?
Definition
vit. K epoxide reductase
Term
Why are neonates vit K deficient?
Definition
lack enteric bacteria which produce vit K.
Term
What factors does Antithrombin work on?
Definition
II, VII, IX, X, XI
activated by heparin, anticoagulates
Term
How does protein C work?
Definition
Thrombomodulin binds thrombin
activates Protein C
Protein S =cofactor

APC cleaves and inactivates Va, VIIIa

FV leidin mutation = factor V resistant to APC inhibition
Term
How does plasminogen work?
Definition
tPA activates is to plasmin
leads to cleavage of fibrin mesh
Term
Bradykinin effect
Definition
Increases vasodilation
increases permeability
increases pain
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