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Von Willebrand Disease

napshot A 25-year-old woman presents to the emergency room with prolonged bleeding after a

Pathologic RBC Forms

Overview Type Example Associated Pathology Acanthocyte (spur cell)   Liver disease, abeta lipoproteinemia   Basophilic

Lead Poisoning

Snapshot A 2-year-old girl is teething and chewing on objects found in the home.

B12 Deficiency

Snapshot A 55-year-old man is brought to his primary care physician by his wife

Hemophilia

Snapshot A 4-year-old boy is brought into the emergency room after he is pushed

G6PD Deficiency

Snapshot A 25-year-old man with Mediterranean ancestry presents with jaundice. He also reports being

Antiplatelet Drugs

Aspirin (ASA) Mechanism acetylates and irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase in platelets both COX-1 (more important) and COX-2

Thalassemia Anemia

Snapshot  A 22-year-old Vietnamese woman presents for a routine gyn exam. Her menstrual cycle is

Sickle Cell Anemia

Snapshot A 4-year-old African American boy presents to the emergency room for sudden onset

Anticoagulants

Overview Anticoagulants decrease the formation of fibrin clots heparin warfarin (coumadin) bivalirudin Heparin Mechanism catalyzes

Menetrier Disease

Snap Shot A 44-year-old male presents to his primary care physician complaining of vague