Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

In megaloblastic anemia, _____ in the bone marrow can rupture, releasing LDH and unconjugated bilirubin

What is the cause of vitiligo? _____

Goodpasture syndrome occurs due to auto-antibodies against the _____ and _____ basement membranes

Graft-versus-Host disease is due to _____-cells attacking the host

Primary hyperparathyroidism is associated with a disease in which cystic bone spaces are filled with brown fibrous tissue which predisposes patients to pathologic fractures. What is the name of this disease? _____

Heinz bodies and bite cells _____

Hint: condition

Reactive CD8+ T-cells (Downey or atypical cells) seen on blood smear in _____ infection

Hint: virus

_____ is an antiphospholipid antibody that results in a falsely elevated PTT

Diagnosis of β-thalassemia minor is confirmed by an isolated increase in _____ (> 3.5%) on electrophoresis

Nephrotic syndrome and solid tumor = _____

Hint: glomerular disease