neutrophils

Pediatric Lesions – Wright-Giemsa Stain – Friday Pop Quiz 4/7/2023
Which of the following cell types is most likely to be found on a Wright-Giemsa stain of fluid from the lesions shown on this 2-day-old child? A. Basophils B. Eosinophils C. Histiocytes D. Mast cells E. Neutrophils To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner  …
It’s Mnemonic Monday! | Stages of Wound Healing
WOUND HEALINGOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the stages of wound healing: vascular phase (immediate), inflammatory phase (6h-10 days), proliferative phase (24hrs-14 days), wound contraction and remodeling (10days-1 year), with the following mnemonic: VIP Room V= vascular Formation of a fibrin plug I= inflammatory First 72hours= neutrophils, 3+ days= macrophages, 6+ days=lymphocytes, …
WOUND HEALING
Leg Ulceration – Friday Pop Quiz 10/30
IgA monoclonal gammopathy This 48 year old woman tells you these lesions began as "acne bumps" on her legs. A biopsy reveals ulceration and a mixed inflammatory infiltrate, including neutrophils. A tissue culture for infectious organisms is negative. What is the most likely underlying systemic condition in this patient? A. Celiac disease B. Ovarian cancer C. Chronic pancreatitis D. IgA monoclonal gammopathy …
IgA monoclonal gammopathy