Aplastic anemia



Aplastic anemia falls into the category of “anemias-in-which-the-cells-don’t-look-weird” category. (more…)

Test your knowledge of anemia with this multiple choice question

Dr. Krafts I am in need of some assistance with this question. From what I know, both A and D are types of IDA and therefore the lab findings should show a low reticulocyte count. C is a type of hemolytic anemia which can result in reticulocytosis, and I can’t comment on B. What is the answer, and why?

In a person with both anemia and reticulocytosis, which is the least likely cause?
A. acute blood loss
B. vitamin b12 deficiency with folate therapy
C. hereditary spherocytosis (more…)

Leukoerythroblastotic reaction


Here’s a long term: leukoerythroblastotic reaction. Despite its length, it’s a pretty good term, because it describes a reactive condition in which you see young red cells (erythroblasts) and young white cells (leuko-) out in the peripheral blood.

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