Showing posts with label Pathology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pathology. Show all posts

February 15, 2013

Causes of Thrombocytosis

MAKE MAPS

Myeloproliferative disorders
Acute hemorrhage
Kawasaki Syndrome
Essential thrombocytosis

Malignancy
Acute/ chronic Inflammation
Post- operative
Splenectomy

February 12, 2013

Atherosclerosis- Pathological changes and Complications

Pathological changes that can occur in an atherosclerotic plaque (atheroma) are: CURE

Calcification
Ulceration
Rupture
Erosion

The complications that can develop as a result of the changes are: HEAT

Hemorrhage (into the plaque, due to rupture of fibrous cap covering)
Emboli formation
Aneurysm (due to weakening of arterial wall)
Thrombosis