Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia

What is Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia?

Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia is the loss of red blood cells through the destruction caused by factors in the small blood vessels. What is the Pathology of Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia? The pathology of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia is: -Etiology: The cause of…
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

What is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura?

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura is an acquired autoimmune bleeding disorder characterized by isolated thrombocytopenia (peripheral blood platelet count < 100 × 109/L). What is the Pathology of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura? The pathology of immune thrombocytopenic purpura is: -Etiology: The cause of…
Disorders of Primary Hemostasis

What are Disorders of Primary Hemostasis?

Disorders of primary hemostasis are due to abnormalities in platelets. Examples of disorders of primary hemostasis include:  Immune thrombocytopenic purpuraMicroangiopathic hemolytic anemiaQualitative platelet disorders
Primary Hemostasis

What is Primary Hemostasis?

Primary hemostasis is the formation of the initial platelet plug. There are four steps are four steps of primary hemostasis, and are as follows: Step 1: Transient vasoconstriction of the damaged vessel wall that is mediated by stimulation and endothelin…
THE PATHOLOGY OF HEMOSTASIS

WHAT IS THE PATHOLOGY OF HEMOSTASIS?

Hemostasis: Integrity of the blood vessel is necessary to carry blood tissues. Damage to the vascular wall is repaired by hemostasis, which involves the formation of a thrombus at the site of vessel injury. Hemostasis has two phases: Primary and…
Hemophilia B

What is Hemophilia B?

Hemophilia B aka Christmas disease is a genetic disorder caused by defective or absent factor IX. What is the Pathology of Hemophilia B? The pathology of hemophilia B aka Christmas disease is: -Etiology: The cause of hemophilia B aka Christmas…
Hemophilia A

What is Hemophilia A?

Hemophilia A is an X-linked, recessive bleeding disorder. What is the Pathology of Hemophilia A? The pathology of hemophilia A is: -Etiology: The cause of hemophilia A is an inherited or acquired genetic mutation that results in deficiency or dysfunction…
Von Willebrand Disease

What is Von Willebrand Disease?

Von Willebrand disease is a blood disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. What is the Pathology of the Von Willebrand Disease? The pathology of von Willebrand disease is: -Etiology: The cause of von Willebrand disease is an…
Glanzmann Thrombasthenia

What is Glanzmann Thrombasthenia?

Glanzmann thrombasthenia is a bleeding disorder. What is the Pathology of Glanzmann Thrombasthenia? The pathology of Glanzmann thrombasthenia is: -Etiology: The cause of Glanzmann thrombasthenia is the lack of a protein that is normally on the surface of platelets and…
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome

What is Bernard-Soulier Syndrome?

Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a bleeding disorder associated with abnormal platelets. What is the Pathology of Bernard-Soulier Syndrome? The pathology of Bernard-Soulier syndrome is: -Etiology: The cause of Bernard-Soulier syndrome is the genetic mutations in one of the Gp1b complex genes.…