Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

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

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 lymphoblastic leukamia most often occurs in _____

Hint: demographic

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 lymphoblastic leukemia may present with _____ pain due to infiltration of leukaemic cells in the periosteum

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia may present with _____ and/or hepatosplenomegaly on examination

What is the confirmatory investigation for acute myeloid leukaemia? _____

Acute myeloid leukamia most often occurs in _____

Hint: demographic

Blood smear in acute myeloid leukaemia (esp APL) is associated with _____