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Systemic Pathology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards

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Systemic Pathology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: Niemann-Pick disease

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Extra: accumulation of sphingomyelinprogressive neurodegeneration, hepatosplenomegaly, cherry-red spot on macula foam cells Ashkenazi JewAR sphingomyelinase

Flashcard 2: Gaucher's disease

Answer:

Extra: accumulation of glucocerebrosidehepatosplenomegaly, aseptic necrosis of femur, bone crisescrumpled-paper cells Ashkenazi JewARglucocerebrosidase

Flashcard 3: Patau's syndrome

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Extra: severe mental retardation, rocker-bottom feet, microopthalmia, microcephaly, cleft lip/palate, polydactyly, holoprosencephalyfirst trimester pregnancy screen: decreased - β-hCG, PAPP-A ultrasound: increased nuchal translucency in first trimesterdeath within first yeartrisomy 13

Flashcard 4: In metachromatic leukodystrophy, sulfatides accumulate in the lysosomes of _____

Answer: oligodendrocytes

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Flashcard 5: _____ is characterized histologically by acanthosis with parakeratosis

Answer: Psoriasis

Extra: Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/dermatology/videos/inflammatory-diseases-of-the-skin?index=10] https://onlinemeded.org/spa/musculoskeletal/inflammatory-dermatoses/acquire?ref=anki Atlas:

Flashcard 6: What type of cast may be seen in end-stage renal disease and chronic renal failure? _____

Answer: Waxy casts

Extra: Watch Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-renal/videos/medical-pathophysiology-renal-congenital-and-chronic-kidney-disease-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/nephrology/videos/pathology-diagnostics?index=6] https://onlinemeded.org/spa/nephrology/acute-kidney-injury/acquire?ref=anki Step Up to Medicine: Other: Goljan:

Flashcard 7: Which blistering skin disorder is characterized histologically by detachment of the basal cell layer from the basement membrane? _____

Answer: Bullous pemphigoid

Extra: Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/dermatology/videos/inflammatory-diseases-of-the-skin?index=2] https://onlinemeded.org/spa/dermatology/bullous-diseases/acquire?ref=anki Atlas:

Flashcard 8: What type of cast may be seen with transplant rejection and tubulointerstitial inflammation? _____

Answer: WBC casts

Extra: Watch Nephritic Syndrome [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-renal/videos/medical-pathophysiology-renal-glomerulopathy-nephritic-syndrome?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/nephrology/videos/pathology-diagnostics?index=6] https://onlinemeded.org/spa/nephrology/acute-kidney-injury/acquire?ref=anki Step Up to Medicine: Other: Goljan:

Flashcard 9: Dialysis-associated amyloidosis is characterized by deposition of _____ in joints

Answer: β2-microglobulin

Extra: Watch Amyloidosis [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-immunology/videos/medical-pathophysiology-immunology-autoimmune-and-amyloidosis-amyloidosis?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] https://onlinemeded.org/spa/immunology?ref=anki

Flashcard 10: What joint complication is associated with tabes dorsalis? _____

Answer: Charcot joint (especially knee)

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About Systemic Pathology Flashcards for USMLE

These Systemic Pathology flashcards are designed for USMLE Pathology preparation, using active recall to help you retain high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, and commonly tested facts. Each card prompts you to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing notes, which research shows leads to significantly better exam performance.

The 996 cards in this deck cover the most important topics in Systemic Pathology, including key mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and clinical pearls that frequently appear in USMLE examinations. Cards are organised by chapter so you can focus on specific areas or work through the entire topic systematically.

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Flashcards use active recall — instead of passively re-reading notes, you retrieve information from memory. Research shows this builds stronger, longer-lasting memories and is one of the most effective study strategies for medical exams like USMLE.

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There are currently 996 flashcards for Systemic Pathology under Pathology, organised by chapter. New cards are added regularly to cover the latest USMLE syllabus.

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Yes. The flashcards are organised by chapter so you can focus on specific areas or work through the entire topic systematically. Scroll down to the "Study by Chapter" section to pick a chapter.

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The cards cover high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and commonly tested facts from Systemic Pathology. They mirror the depth and style of USMLE questions.

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