Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

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

Hint: diagnosis

Before induction chemotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukaemia patients will be hydrated and given _____ as prophylaxis for tumour lysis syndrome

Acute myeloid leukemia can cause _____ because of suppression of thrombocytopoiesis

Acute myeloid leukemia progresses _____ within days to weeks

Acute myeloid leukemia can cause _____ because of suppression of erythropoiesis

Tumor Lysis Syndrome is most common with treatment of _____ and acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Leukaemic cells can infiltrate the skin resulting in leukaemia cutis particularly in acute _____ leukaemia

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia can cause _____ because of suppression of thrombocytopoiesis

What are the initial investigations for acute myeloid leukaemia? _____

Hint: 2

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia progresses _____ within days to weeks