Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What is the general management for acute myeloid leukaemia? _____

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

Acute myeloid leukaemia is classified using the _____ classification system to predict prognosis and guide management decisions

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

Hint: complication

Patients presenting with ALL and fever should be treated for _____

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia can cause _____ because of suppression of erythropoiesis

What is the confirmatory investigation for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia? _____

What is the confirmatory investigation for acute myeloid leukaemia? _____

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

Hint: diagnosis

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