Pathophysiology 1) cause - lack of intrinsic factor in gastric secretions 2) adult form - deficiency of intrinsic factor owing to gastric atrophy … [Read more...]
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Pathophysiology 1) autosomal recessive congenital condition marked by defective lysosomal granules and poor chemotaxis 2) caused by abnormal … [Read more...]
Multiple Myeloma
Pathophysiology 1) infiltration of bone marrow by malignant plasma cells that secrete a partial or whole immunoglobulin called the M component or … [Read more...]
Polycythemia Vera – 4 Hs
Characteristics of polycythemia vera - 4 Hs hypervolemia, hyperviscosity, hyperuricemia, histaminemia or, in layman's terms, increased blood … [Read more...]
Mycosis Fungoides
Pathophysiology 1) low-grade cutaneous T cell lymphoma 2) metastases occur in late stages of disease to lymph nodes and visceral organs 3) … [Read more...]
Beta Thalassemia
Beta thalassemia is a blood disorder Pathophysiology of Beta Thalassemia 1) abnormal conversion of fetal hemoglobin to adult hemoglobin due to … [Read more...]