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patient 57 year old has history of alcohol abuse ,she present with progressing fatigue, jaundice and hapathomegaly .
lab. results rbc = 2.15 , hgb = 8.3 , hct = 25 , mvv 93, rdw elevated . platelet 219,000,
can the blood picture (differential) have shistocytes or acanthocytes?
lab. results rbc = 2.15 , hgb = 8.3 , hct = 25 , mvv 93, rdw elevated . platelet 219,000,
can the blood picture (differential) have shistocytes or acanthocytes?
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Looking at the clinical picture, i would expect to find hemolytic jaundice.
2. Yes there is a high possibility of schistocytes and acanthocytes
3. Hemoglobin is reduced with normocytic normochromic anemia and if it falls anywhere below 7g%, might require blood transfusion.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Looking at the clinical picture, i would expect to find hemolytic jaundice.
2. Yes there is a high possibility of schistocytes and acanthocytes
3. Hemoglobin is reduced with normocytic normochromic anemia and if it falls anywhere below 7g%, might require blood transfusion.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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