Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Does acute myeloid leukaemia typically present with lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly? _____

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia progresses _____ within days to weeks

Acute _____ leukemia presents with fever, bone pain, weakness and fatigue

Acute leukaemia is of increased risk in patients with prior _____

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly patient with recurrent infections, ecchymoses, and a dermatological rash. Blood smear shows Auer rods. _____

Hint: diagnosis

Acute myeloid leukemia progresses _____ within days to weeks

_____ may occur secondary to AML, due to a markedly elevated WBC count leading to impaired microcirculation

Hint: complication

Acute myeloid leukemia can cause _____ because of suppression of immune cells

Acute myeloid leukaemia may arise from pre-existing _____ syndromes & myeloproliferative disorders

Patients presenting with ALL and fever should be treated for _____