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What is the formula for physiologic dead space...which is the volume of air that does not take part in gas exchange?
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Vd=Vt X (PaCO2-PeCO2)/ PaCO2
note: taco, paco, peco, paco |
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What are the locations and structures perforating the diaphragm?
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T8--> IVC
T10--> esophagus T12--> aorta note: I 8 10 eggs at 12? |
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Formula for alveolar collapsing pressure?
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P= 2xsurface tension/radius
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Pneumonic for what shifts the Hg-O2 dissociation curve to the right causing a release of oxygen from Hb?
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"CBEAT"
CO2, BPG, Exercise, Acid/Altitude, Temp |
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How do you rx cyanide poisoning?
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give nitrates--> methemoglobin--> binds cyanide allowing cytochrome C to function
use thiosulfate to bind cyanide--> thiocyanate is renally excreted |
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What is the alveolar gas equation?
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PAO2=150-PaCO2/0.8
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What is the formula for the A-a gradient?
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Aa gradient=PAO2-PaO2
note: = normal <10...>10 indicates..diffusion defect, V/Q defect, or R-L shunt |
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Parts of Virchows triad that predispose a pt to DVT?
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stasis, hypercoagulability, and endothelial damage
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What is the route of flow of csf in the ventricular system?
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Lat ventricles-->foramen of monroe-->third ventricle--> cerebral aqueduct--> fourth ventricle--> subarachnoid space
note: foramen of luschka-Lat foramen of magendie-Medial |
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This condition is caused by a a structural blockage of csf circulation within the ventricular system?
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obstructive hydrocephalus
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On an anterior view of the knee, how is the ACL positioned?
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it runs downward and medially from the lateral condyle of the femur to the medial meniscus of the tibia
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Anti-IgE antibody used in refractory asthma?
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omalizumab
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What is the molecular pathway of colorectal cancer?
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defect in APC-->K-ras-->P53
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What are the normal values of bicarb and PCO2 to use in order to figure out acid base chemistries?
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PCO2=40
HCO3=25 |
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Findings include failure to thrive, steatorrhea, acanthocytosis, ataxia, and night blindness?
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abetalipoproteinemia
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Formula for anion gap?
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AG=Na-(Cl-HCO3)
note: normal anion gap=8-12 |
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What is the mneumonic for the differentials associated with an increased anion gap?
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"MUDPILES"
methanol, uremia, DKA, paraldehyde/phenfomin, iron tablets/INH, lactic acidosis, ethylene glycol, salicylates |
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Deficiencies in cobalamin and folate cause megaloblastosis because what process is inhibited?
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DNA synthesis
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In invasive carcinoma of the breast, what causes dimpling of the skin and inversion of the nipple?
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invasion of the suspensory cooper ligament
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What type of tapeworm causes cysts in the liver?
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echinococcus granulosus
note: causes anaphylaxis if relased upon surgery; inject ethanol to kill daughter cysts |
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What are the cells that are damaged first by radiation?
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lymphocytes
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Name for..
A low WBC count---> A high WBC count---> |
leukopenia
leukocytosis |
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How are immature neutrophils characterized during a left shift?
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by a decrease in fc receptors (CD16)
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What are three causes of neutrophilic leukocytosis?
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bacterial infections
tissue necrosis a high cortisol state |
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Name three causes of eosinophilia?
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allergic reactions
parasitic infections hodgkin lymphoma |
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How does eosinophilia occur in hodgkins lymphoma?
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via IL5
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Basophilia is classically associated with what disease?
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CML
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Only bacteria that can cause a lymphocytic leukocytosis?
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bordetella pertussis
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3 areas of the lymph node and the cells in each region?
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cortex--> B cells
paracortex--> T cells medulla |
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What causes LAD in mononucleosis?
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T cell hyperplasia in the paracortex
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T cell hyperplasia takes place in what area of the spleen causing splenomegally in mono?
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periarterial lymphatic sheeth (PALS)
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What are the atypical lymphocytes you see in mono?
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CD 8+ T cells
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A negative monospot test with mono suggests...
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CMV as a possible cause of mono
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B/c of this complication of mono...pts are advised to avoid contact sports?
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increased risk of splenic rupture
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Hallmark of acute leukemia?
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>20% blasts in the BM
note: can be lymphoblasts or nyeloblasts |
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Flow of hematopoeisis?
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CD34+ HSC becomes a myeloblast or a lymphoblast
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Key cell marker that shows you are dealing with a lymphoblast?
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TdT
Note: this is a DNA polymerase |
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What is acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
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neoplastic proliferation of lymphoblasts >20% in the BM
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Two types of ALL based on surface markers?
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B-ALL and T-ALL
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Classic cell markers seen in B-ALL?
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CD 10, CD 19, CD 20
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What age of patient will you see with ALL?
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kids
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What are the cell markers associated with T-ALL?
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CD2-8
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Type of leukemia that presents in teenagers with a mediatsinal (thymic) mass?
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T-ALL of acute lymphoblastic lymphoma
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Neoplastic accumulation of myeloblasts (>20%) in the BM?
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acute myeloid leukemia
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What are the crystal aggregates of myeloperoxidase seen in AML?
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auer rods
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Cytogenetic abnormality seen in ALL with kids?
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t(12:21)
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This AML subtype is associated w a t(15;17) which involves the translocation of the retinoic acid receptor?
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acute promyelocytic leukemia
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What is the rx for acute promyelocytic leukemia that causes the blasts to mature?
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all-trans retinoic acid
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Subtype of AML that is a proliferation of monoblasts that infiltrates the gums?
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acute monocytic leukemia
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Types of leukemia associated with downs syndrome?
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ALL--> after 5
AML--> before 5 |
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Neoplastic proliferation of MATURE circulating lymphocytes?
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chronic leukemia
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MC leukemia associated with a neoplastic proliferation of naive B cells?
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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Cells classically seen on blood smear in pts with CLL?
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smudge cells
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Neoplastic proliferation of mature B cells that show hairy cytoplasmic processes?
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hairy cell leukemia
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Type of stain used for hairy cell leukemia?
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tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)
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Neoplastic proliferation of mature CD4+ T cells associated with HTLV-1?
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adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL)
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Neoplastic proliferation of CD 4+ T cells that infiltrate the epidermis causing pautrier micro abcesses?
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mycosis fungoides
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What is a serious complication of rx of AML with ATRA?
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DIC
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Cells seen on blood smear when mycosis fungoides enters the blood to cause sezary syndrome?
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sezary cells-->lymphocytes w/ cerebriform nuclei
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Driven by a t(9;22) which generates a bcr-abl fusion protein w/ increased tyrosine kinase activity?
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CML
note: rx w/ imatinib |
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How do you distinguish CML from a leukemoid reation?
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CML granulocytes are LAP negative
CML is associated with basophilia CML exhibits t(9:22) |
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Myeloproliferative disorders associated with a JAK 2 kinase mutation?
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polcythemia vera
essential thombocythemia myelofibrosis |
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Neoplastic proliferation of RBCs?
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polycythemia vera
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Sxs include blurry vision & HA, risk of venous thrombosis, and itching after bathing?
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hyperviscosity of blood due to polycythemia vera
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How would you distinguish polycythemia vera from a reactive polycythemia?
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in PV...EPO is decreased and SaO2 is normal
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Neoplastic prolif. of megakaryocytes driven by a JAK 2 kinase mutation that causes marrow fibrosis?
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myelofibrosis
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In what myeloproliferative diorder do you see tear drop cells?
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myelofibrosis
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Types of NHL where there is neoplastic proliferation of small b cells?
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follicular lymphoma
mantle cell lymphoma marginal cell lymphoma |
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Type of NHL that has a t(14;18) w/ an overexpression of Bcl2 which inhibits apoptosis?
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follicular lymphoma
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Type of NHL where there is a proliferation of small B cells that expands the area immediately adjacent to the follicle?
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mantle cell lymphoma
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Name the three area of the cortex or B cell area of a lymph node?
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follicle, mantle, and margin
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What is overexpressed by a t(14;18) in follicular lymphoma?
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bcl2
note: this inhibits apoptosis |
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What is overexpressed by the t(11;14) associated with mantle cell lymphoma?
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cyclin D
note : cyclin D1 promotes the G1/S phase transition |
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Type of NHL that expands the region outside of the mantle?
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marginal zone lymphoma
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Chronic inflammatory states associated with marginal zone lymphoma?
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hashimotos thyroiditis
sjogren syndrome H pylori gastritis |
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This is marginal zone lymphoma in mucosal sites?
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Maltoma
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The t(8;14) associated with burkitt lymphoma promotes overexpression of what oncogene?
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c-myc
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While the african form of burkitt lymphoma involves the jaw, the sporadic form involves what area?
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the abdomen
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The MC form of NHL that is a proliferation of LARGE b cells?
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diffuse large b cell lymphoma
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The reed sternberg cells in hodgkin lymphoma secrete cytokines that result in what B symptoms?
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fevers, chills, and night sweats
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Type of reed sternberg cell present in the HL subtype nodular sclerosis?
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lacunar cells
note: RS cells are present in lake like spaces |
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Neoplastic proliferation of large B cell reed sternberg cells w/ multi-lobed nuclei and prominent nucleoli (owl-eyed nuclei)
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hodgkin lymphoma
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High levels of this cytokine are seen in multiple myeloma which stimulates plasma cell growth and Ig production?
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IL6
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What does the M spike in multiple myeloma respresent?
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monoclonal IgG or IgA
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Sxs include lytic bone lesions, hypercalcemia, AL amyloid, and BJ proteinuria?
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mutliple myeloma
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Isolated M spike on SPEP w/ no clinical sxs of multiple myeloma?
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monclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance
(MGUS) |
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Clinical sxs include a generalized LAD, no bone lesions, and an M spike composed of a pentamer IgM?
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walderstrom macroglobulinemia
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Thes are specialized dendritic cells that present ag to naive T cells and are found predominately in the skin?
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langerhans cell
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Neoplastic proliferation of langerhans cells that have characteristic birbeck (tennis racket) granules on EM?
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langerhans cell histiocytosis
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