Tag Archives: basophilia

Case 100 (part B) – summary

Posted on 02/10/2018 by

Our patient had a mild neutrophilia. Neutrophilia can be seen in: Neonates Infection Especially bacterial (note marrow depletion may occur leading to neutropenia) Inflammation, autoimmune diseases etc. Acute gout Stressed states with high adrenaline e.g. myocardial infarction, exercise, acidosis, eclampsia, … Continue reading →

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Case 100 (part B) – update

Posted on 02/10/2018 by

Our patient’s neutrophilia/thrombocytosis is attributed to his chest infection. You advise to get a repeat FBC in one month but he forgets and goes to Spain for some ‘winter sun’. On return he has a repeat FBC: Hb 145g/l (115-165) … Continue reading →

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Case 100 (part B) – the beginning

Posted on 01/10/2018 by

You are at a GP surgery and you see a 59 year old gentleman. He has a past history of colorectal cancer than was operated on two years ago and he never needed chemotherapy. He has hypertension and benign prostatic … Continue reading →

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