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Pathologic Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphologies and Associated Diseases

Acanthocyte (spur cell),  
Basophilic stippling, 
Bite cell,
Basophilic stippling, Bite ... Spherocyte, Teardrop
Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
mnemonic “Jefferson Bit ... Pedicular Fracture Teardrop ... Fracture (Extension) Teardrop
Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) - Diagnosis Algorithm
Does patient have recurrent episodes of urticaria, angioedema or isolated GI
AGS) - Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Known tick bites ... irritation at site ... of tick bite • ... AGS #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Dacrocytes (tear drop cells) 
Other poikilocytes resemble a pear or teardrop. The narrow, tapered end
may be
resemble a pear or teardrop ... #Clinical #Path ... Smear #Dacrocytes #Teardrop
Morphologic Findings in Red Blood Cells
Basophilic stippling - Small blue dots in red cells, due to
Heinz bodies (Bite ... Bite cells: sharp ... bite-like defects ... fragmentation Dacrocytes (teardrop ... cells) - Teardrop
Illustrative examples of culture-confirmed erythema migrans. A, A single erythema migrans lesion of 8.5 × 5.0
punctum (presumed site ... preceding tick bite ... #Clinical #Dermatology
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... disease US — Normal Bile ... US - Dilated Bile ... Ducts • Common Bile ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment Algorithm

IBS-Constipation:
 • Constipation: Osmotic laxatives
 • Abdominal pain: Antispasmodics

IBS-Diarrhea:
 • Diarrhea:
IBS) Treatment Algorithm ... Diarrhea: Loperamide, Bile ... Treatment #Management #Algorithm
Lyme Disease: Early and Late Clinical manifestations
Stage 1. Localized
 • EM appears 7-14 days at the
Early and Late Clinical ... 14 days at the site ... of Ixodes bite
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
Bite Cell RBC: G6PD ... S-beta thalassemia Teardrop