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Autosomal Recessive
Causes a deficiency in Gluco-Cerebral Sidase, an enzyme that breaks down lipids
Large monocyte with a centered nucleus
Cytoplasm has a "crumpled paper" look |
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Autosomal Recessive
Found in Ashkenazi JEws
Caused by a defect in Sphingomyelinase
-Leads to an increase in sphingomyelins and siroid |
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| eg: Tay-Sachs, Sanoff Disease, Wolven Disease |
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Increase in the monocyte count
Seen in inflammation, malignancies such as Hodgkin's Lymphoma, strenuous exercise, active tuberculosis, cephalus, parasitic infections, autoimmune disorders, and trauma |
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Decrease in the monocyte count
Seen in stem cell disorders and asplastic anemia |
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