« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following are criteria for systemic mastocytosis? a. Atypical morphology in >25 ... (Read 27 times)

LaDunn

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 526
on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following are criteria for systemic mastocytosis?
 
  a. Atypical morphology in >25 of mast cells
  b. >25 of all mast cells in the bone marrow immature or atypical
  c. Presence of KIT point mutation in mast cells
  d. All of the above

Question 2

Explain how a variant of CML is identified utilizing laboratory values.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


nhea

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 305
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Identifying a variant begins by identifying the predominant cell present. Once that occurs, identifying lab results that rule in or out other disorders is the key.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

LaDunn

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 526
Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


nhea

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 305
Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.

Morphology of a lymph node Morphology of a lymph node
A systemic pattern is followed when palpating and auscultating A systemic pattern is followed when palpating and auscultating
Criteria for Hospitalization for Feeding and Eating Disorders Criteria for Hospitalization for Feeding and Eating Disorders
Second-Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotics Second-Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotics
Systemic Circulation Systemic Circulation
Plaque morphology phenotypes observed following simultaneous infection Plaque morphology phenotypes observed following simultaneous infection
Video: PET Scan Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library