by MH Team | Jun 13, 2025 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Hydrops fetalis is excessive fluid accumulation in at least two fetal compartments (skin edema, pleural/pericardial effusion, ascites). Types: Immune (IHF, rare due to RhIG) and Non-Immune (NIHF, ~90% of cases). Pathophysiology ▾: Imbalance in fluid homeostasis,...
by MH Team | Jun 10, 2025 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Atypical lymphocytes are reactive, morphologically altered lymphocytes (mainly activated T cells) that appear in the peripheral blood. They indicate an active immune response, not necessarily malignancy. Common Causes ▾: The most frequent triggers are viral...
by MH Team | Jun 9, 2025 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Hypersensitivity is an exaggerated/inappropriate immune responses to innocuous antigens leading to tissue damage. Gell and Coombs system divides hypersensitivity reactions into four types (I, II, III, IV). Type I (Immediate (IgE-mediated) Hypersensitivity) ▾...
by MH Team | Jun 6, 2025 | Platelet Disorders
Introduction A Coagulation Screening Panel (Coagulation Panel) is a group of blood tests commonly ordered together to assess a person’s blood clotting ability. Its primary purpose is to provide a broad overview of the hemostatic system, which is the complex...
by MH Team | Jun 4, 2025 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Basophilia (High basophils) are abnormally high absolute basophil count (typically > 0.1 x 109/L). Role of Basophils ▾: Primarily involved in allergic reactions (releasing histamine, heparin, leukotrienes), defense against parasites, and modulating immune...
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