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Plasmacytomas and Plasma-Cell Leukemia - Physical examination revealed multiple exophytic subcutaneous lesions involving the arms and
A peripheral-blood ... revealed 25% plasma cells ... Clinical #HONC #Derm ... Leukemia #Smear #NEJM
Excoriated papules with honey-colored crusting were present on the abdomen, back (Panel A), arms, and legs.
spaces on the hands ... #Clinical #Derm ... Microscopy #Rash #NEJM
African Trypanosomiasis - The examination was notable for the two erythematous lesions, each measuring 3 to
A peripheral-blood ... B) #Clinical #Derm ... TrypanosomaBrucei #NEJM
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
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Leukocytosis: The term ... defined as white blood ... in peripheral blood ... Neutrophil bands ... LEUKEMOIDREACTION #BANDS
The arrows point to blister cells. These cells are thought to be precursors of helmet cells.
point to blister cells ... These cells are ... precursors of helmet cells ... The photo on the ... Path #BloodSmear #Blood
Nephron Remodeling as a Mechanism of Diuretic Resistance. When high doses of loop diuretics are used
used on a long-term ... convoluted tubule cells ... , principal cells ... and intercalated cells ... NephronRemodeling #NEJM
Codocytes (Target cells) - Two target cells are seen in the left photo and one in
) - Two target cells ... seen in the left photo ... present in the left photo ... Target cells are ... Path #BloodSmear #Blood
Schistocytes can assume a shape resembling natural or man-made objects such as arrowheads, fish, collar buttons,
point to helmet cells ... seen in the left photo ... cell, 2 blister cells ... In the right photo ... Path #BloodSmear #Blood
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
specific allergen binds ... or IgM antibody binds ... natural killer cells ... - Red blood cell ... with mismatched blood
Polychromatophilia - Note 2 large blue-gray erythrocytes as seen on H&E stain. On a stain for
The left photo also ... and the right photo ... nucleated red blood ... cells). ... Path #BloodSmear #Blood