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Bernana

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What treatment is most common for hereditary elliptocytosis patients who are anemic and show signs of hemolysis?
 
  a. No treatment available
  b. Drugs to prolong RBC life span
  c. Splenectomy
  d. Transfusions

Question 2

What red cell morphology is associated with abetalipoproteinemi a, liver disease, and McLeod blood group?
 
  a. Acanthocytes
  b. Stomatocytes
  c. Spherocytes
  d. Elliptocytes


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ladyjames123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Hereditary elliptocytosis patients who are significantly anemic and show signs of hemolysis respond well to splenectomy. Transfusions are occasionally needed for life-threatening anemia before splenectomy. No drugs are available to prolong the life of a RBC.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Acanthocytes are seen in all these situations.


Bernana

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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