Hematology

Bernard-Soulier Disease

Overview Snapshot Introduction Presentation Evaluation Differential Treatment Prognosis, Prevention, and Complications

Blood Cell Types

Basophil  Structure bilobate nucleus covered by densely staining basophilic granules Function mediates allergic reaction

Coagulation Cascade

Overview    Tests PT (extrinsic pathway) tests function of factors I II V VII 

Hereditary Spherocytosis

Snapshot A 25-year-old pregnant woman presents to her obstetrician reporting yellow eyes, yellow skin,

Glanzmann Thrombasthenia

Snapshot A 1-month-old infant is brought to his pediatrician. He has been having multiple

Anemia of Chronic Disease

Snapshot A 40-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis has felt tired and weak for several

Aplastic Anemia

Snapshot A 15-year-old girl presents to the emergency room with a nosebleed that has

Von Willebrand Disease

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