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The presence of Auer rods in blast cells is most strongly associated with which condition?
a) Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
b) Acute myeloid leukaemia
c) Iron deficiency anaemia
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Last Issue's Quiz Answer
A female presents with the following results. The blood smear is Microcytic/Hypochromic, Target Cell, poikilocytosis.
WBC 5.62 (10^3/mm3)
RBC 4.55 (10^6/mm3)
HGB 8.6 (g/dL)
HCT 26.7 (%)
MCV 59 (fL)
MCH 18.9 (pg)
MCHC 32.2 (g/dL)
PLT 231 (10^3/mm3)
Which two additional tests should be performed?
a) Iron status
b) Haemoglobin analysis
c) Haptoglobin
d) Liver Function tests
e) Clotting screen
The Answer:
a) Iron status and b) Hemoglobin analysis
The RBC parameters and blood smear are highly suspicious of the patient having Thalassemia; haemoglobin analysis will determine if alpha or beta thalassaemia.
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