Hematology

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 Introduction Presentation Evaluation Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis, Prevention, and Complications

G6PD Deficiency

Snapshot Introduction Presentation Studies Differential Treatment Complications

Antiplatelet Drugs

Aspirin (ASA) ADP receptor antagonists (thienopyridines) IIb/IIIa inhibitors PDE III inhibitors

Thalassemia Anemia

Snapshot Introduction Presentation Evaluation Treatment Prognosis, Prevention, and Complications

Sickle Cell Anemia

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

Anticoagulants

Overview Heparin Warfarin (Coumadin) Lepirudin and Bivalirudin Direct Factor Xa Inhibitors (Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Edoxaban,