PBL Sessions: Hematology Organ System - 1


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History of Present Illness:

Plasmapheresis is performed on a daily basis for a week, and the patient's condition improves.

A CBC shows the following: WBC count 9510/microliter, Hgb 10.9 g/dL, Hct 33.3%, MCV 92 fL, and platelet count 115,000/microliter.

Tasks

  • Why do you think the plasmapheresis worked?

  • What therapy should be avoided?

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