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Rule of 3s The measured hemoglobin concentration is 3 times the RBC count, and the calculated hematocrit is 3 times the Hb level. A significant…
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This article is in response to the request made by a reader in the comment section. Today, we will try to simplify the biliary tree…
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Rosette refers to a decoration or pattern resembling a rose. In pathology, rosette refers to aa halo or “spoke-wheel” arrangement of cells around a central structure…
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Anticipation in genetics refers to an increase in severity and decrease in age of onset in successive generations, most likely due to increased size of…
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First: Look for Mitochondrial Inheritance Female transmits disease to all the offsprings (both males and females). Male doesn’t transmit the disease and only the females…
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Neutrophil Granules Azurophilic (Primary) Granules These are lysosomes that occur in all granulocytes, as well as in lymphocytes and monocytes. In addition to expected lysosomal…
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Concentric layers of Granuloma There are 4 concentric layers in a granuloma, however the clear distinction is difficult in reality due to overlapping. From inside…
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