A 32 year old female presents with headaches, visual disturbance and fever.
- Hb 92g/L
- MCV 99fl
- Platelets 38×109/l
- WCC and differential – mild neutrophilia
Questions
- Name some features of the blood film?
- What are the differential diagnosis?
- What further investigations would you want?
- What questions would you want to ask her?
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