KROK 1 2011 – Question 134 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathophysiology
A child with a history of frequent angine and pharyngitis has been diagnosed with lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly. His appearance is characterised by pastosity and paleness, muscular tissue is poorly developed. Lymphocytosis is present. What kind of diathesis is it?
- A. Hemorrhagic diathesis
- B. Asthenic diathesis
- C. Exudative diathesis
- D. Gouty diathesis
- E. Lymphohypoplastic diathesis
Hint
Combine the habitus, the enlargement of lymph nodes and spleen and the blood picture to decide which tissue system the constitutional anomaly mainly involves.
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