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Hem/Onc Pearls
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2010-08-27 08:16:40
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What would result in the presence of spherocytes on the peripheral blood smear? What about schistocytes?
Spherocytes are present in patients with
hereditary spherocytosis
or
immune-mediated hemolysis.
The presence of schistocytes suggests a
microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
or
mechanical shearing of erythrocytes
(Mayo Clin Proc, Vol. 84, pg. 281).
Name the 4 metabolic derangements associated with the Tumor Lysis Syndrome.
Hyperuricemia Hyperphosphatemia Hyperkalemia Hypocalcemia (Mayo Clin Proc, Vol. 81, pg. 838).