Directions: Based on the information in your case study you must diagnose the patients and research the answers to the questions below. Clarification – the symptoms on the case studies are just that, symptoms. They are not the diagnosis. If the case study lists sarcoma as a symptom, sarcoma is not the diagnosis.
Patient Information:
First Name: Vanessa
Last name: Vanderbilt
Date of Birth: 01/29/2003
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: British
Patient History:
Bruises easily
Gums bleed when brushing teeth
Nosebleeds – occurring often and for prolonged lengths of time
Blood in urine and stool sample from last visit
Anemic
Family History:
Mother anemic
Brother presents with same symptoms above
Misdiagnosed last year with hemophilia
Father bruises easily as well and is anemic
Symptoms Today:
Excessive Menstruation
Excessive Cramping
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Patient Information:
First Name: Brittney
Last name: Fletcher
Date of Birth: 10/13/2006
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Irish
Patient History:
Bruises easily
Heavy menstruation paired with extensive cramping
Excessive fatigue since menstruation began
Anemic (low blood cell count)
Blood present in both urine and stool
Recurrent nosebleeds
Family History:
Mother diagnosed with heart disease
Complications with bleeding times during surgery reported
Sister presents with same symptoms above
Misdiagnosed last year with thrombocytopenia
Father is anemic
Symptoms Today:
Laceration on forearm from falling out of tree house
Bleeding persisted for prolonged period of time
Directions: Based on the information in your case study you must diagnose the patients and research the answers to the questions below. Clarification – the symptoms on the case studies are just that, symptoms. They are not the diagnosis. If the case study lists sarcoma as a symptom, sarcoma is not the diagnosis.
1. What is your diagnosis of these patients? Make sure to explain the disease in simple terms.
2. What key information from the patients’ file led you to believe this was the proper diagnosis?
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