Acute Myeloid Leukemia with NPM1 mutation
What are the clinical features of Acute Myeloid Leukemia with NPM1 mutation? Patients typically present with anemia and thrombocytopenia. The peripheral blood smear often reveals a high white blood
Read MoreDilated Cardiomyopathy : Causes, Morphology, Clinical Features, and Treatment
What are cardiomyopathies? Cardiomyopathies are a group of diseases affecting the myocardium (heart muscle). They are associated with mechanical dysfunction (like poor pumping) and/or electrical
Read MoreNational Pathology Day: Honoring a Pioneer: Dr V R Khanolkar
National Pathology Day: Honoring a Pioneer: Dr V R Khanolkar Pathology is the invisible force behind every accurate diagnosis – yet, it often stays in the shadows. To bring it into the spotlight, we
Read MoreHodgkin Lymphoma: Pathogenesis and the Role of Reed-Sternberg Cells
Hodgkin Lymphoma: Pathogenesis and the Role of Reed-Sternberg Cells What is Hodgkin Lymphoma? Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of lymphoid neoplasm. That means it’s a cancer that starts in cells of the
Read MoreHairy Cell Leukemia
What is hairy cell leukemia ? Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a slow-growing cancer of mature B cells, characterized by abnormal cells with abundant cytoplasm and distinctive hair-like projections. What
Read MorePRION DISEASES
What are neurodegenerative diseases? Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the progressive loss of specific groups of neurons, which often have a shared function. These diseases involve the
Read MorePathology of Trichoblastoma
What are Trichoepitheliomas/ Trichoblastomas? Trichoepitheliomas /trichoblastomas are benign adnexal tumors that exhibit biphasic differentiation, meaning they develop towards both follicular
Read MoreMyocardial Infarction – Complications
Understanding the Complications of Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) What is the in-hospital death rate for myocardial infarction? The in-hospital death rate is around 7-8%. For ST-segment
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