A patient presents with low Hb, RBC, normal MCV, but with very low platelet count. The blood smear shows the following red cell abnormality and occasional nucleated red cells. What condition may this be caused by?
a) Microangiopathic Thrombocytopenia in conjunction with Microangiopathic Haemolytic Anaemia
b) Iron deficiency
c) Megaloblastic anaemia
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Last Issue's Quiz Answer
The presence of Auer rods in blast cells is most strongly associated with which condition?
a) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
b) Acute myeloid leukemia
c) Iron deficiency anemia
The Answer: b) Acute myeloid leukaemia
Auer rods are needle-like inclusions seen in myeloid blasts and are characteristic of acute myeloid leukaemia.
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