A 5-year-old boy with malformed thumbs and microcephaly has been suffering from prolonged bleeding episodes, extreme fatigue,and persistent repetitive infections. Cytogenetic analysis shows increased chromosome breakage with the addition of diepoxybutane
Based on these findings, what is the patient most likely suffering from?
a. CDA II
b. Pure red cell aplasia
c. Diamond-Blackfan anemia
d. Fanconi's syndrome
Correct Answer: D
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A patient has a leukocyte alkaline phosphatase score of 9. The positive control is 5. Select the correct interpretation
a. Chronic myelogenous leukemia b. Acute lymphocytic leukemia c. Polycythemia vera d. Test must be repeated
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Dietary restriction of protein, salt, and fluid intake is indicated for controlling?
A) ?chronic cystitis. B) ?glomerulonephritis. C) ?pyelonephritis. D) ?hydronephrosis.