Oral Medicine

Diagnostic Approach To Anemia Question 1. Write a short note on investigations in anemia. Answer. Investigations in iron deficiency anemia General Blood Parameters Hemoglobin is decreased RBC count is decreased RBC indices, i.e., MCV, MCH, and MCHC, are reduced or low Peripheral Blood Smear It shows the following features, i.e. Microcytic hypochromic … [Read more...] about Diagnostic Approach To Anemia

Plummer–Vinson Syndrome Question. Classify disorders of red blood cells and discuss in detail Plummer-Vinson syndrome. Or Write a short note on Plummer-Vinson syndrome. Or Write a short note on the clinical features of Plummer-Vinson syndrome. Answer. Classification of Disorders of Red Blood Cells Anemia Plummer–Vinson syndrome symptoms Anemia of blood … [Read more...] about Plummer–Vinson Syndrome

Hemoglobinopathies Question 1. Define anemia, enumerate various types of anemia. Discuss in detail about sickle cell anemia. Answer. For definition of anemia and various types of anemia. Hemoglobinopathies classification Oral Manifestations Oral mucosa appears pallor. Delayed eruption of teeth and hypoplasia is seen. Paresthesia of mental nerve can be … [Read more...] about Hemoglobinopathies

Sickle Cell Anemia Question. Describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, investigations, radiographic features, and dental considerations for sickle cell anemia. Answer. Sickle cell anemia is a chronic hemolytic disorder of blood which is characterized by deoxygenated hemoglobin which, during decreased oxygen tension leads to sickling of cell. It is an inherited … [Read more...] about Sickle Cell Anemia

Investigations In Leukemia Question. Write a short note on investigations in leukemia. Answer. Leukemias are a group of disorders characterized by malignant transformation of blood-forming cells. Investigations in Acute Leukemia Blood Picture Anemia: It is almost always seen in all types of leukemia. It is severe, progressive, and normochromic in type. Few … [Read more...] about Investigations In Leukemia