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Case 86 – part C2

Posted on 16/11/2017 by

Thanks for your help with this short case. We examined this blood film of an unwell female: The most striking abnormality is red cell fragmentation. This can be seen in: AIHA/Evans’ syndrome DIC Pregnancy-associated (HELLP, pre-eclampsia, malignant hypertension, fatty liver of … Continue reading →

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Case 86 – part 3A

Posted on 15/11/2017 by

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 … Continue reading →

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