Hematology
Hematology is essential for USMLE Step 1 & 2 CK, focusing on anemia, clotting disorders, and hematologic malignancies.
1. Types of Anemia
🔹 Microcytic (MCV <80): Iron deficiency, Thalassemia, Lead poisoning
🔹 Normocytic (MCV 80-100): Anemia of chronic disease, Hemolysis
🔹 Macrocytic (MCV >100): B12/Folate deficiency, Alcoholism, Liver disease
2. Clotting Disorders
✅ Hemophilia A (↓ Factor VIII) – Hemarthrosis, X-linked
✅ Hemophilia B (↓ Factor IX) – Christmas disease
✅ Von Willebrand Disease – Most common inherited bleeding disorder
3. Leukemia & Lymphoma
🩸 Acute Leukemias: ALL (children), AML (Auer rods)
🩸 Chronic Leukemias: CLL (smudge cells), CML (Philadelphia chromosome, BCR-ABL)
📌 USMLE Tip: Know the blood smear findings and diagnostic markers!
How IMG Rotations Can Help You Match
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