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frankwu

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following would be an unexpected finding in myleodysplastic syndrome with a deletion of 5q?
 
  a. Refractory anemia
  b. Thrombocytosis
  c. Less than 1 blasts in peripheral blood
  d. Auer rods

Question 2

What red cell morphology is expected in the myelodysplastic syndromes?
 
  a. Oval macrocytes
  b. Dimorphic
  c. Hypochromic, microcytic
  d. Any of the above


perkiness

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

ANS: D
5q Syndrome predominantly affects older women. Typical findings are anemia, thrombocytosis, and hypolobulated megakaryocytes. Less than 1 blasts are seen on peripheral blood. Auer rods are not seen.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Red cell morphology is usually abnormal, and all of the findings listed can be found.


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