Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What are the examination finding(s) of chronic myeloid leukaemia? _____

What are the initial investigations for chronic myeloid leukaemia? _____

Hint: 2

Chronic phase of CML can be asymptomatic, when symptomatic it presents with _____

Chronic myeloid leukaemia is overexpression of the _____ lineage, particularly granulocytes (neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils)

How does _____ affect cells? ↑ thrombocytes

Hint: myeloproliferative disorder

↑ _____ on a FBC is chronic myeloid leukaemia until proven otherwise

What is the most common cause of secondary polycythaemia? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with night sweats, weight loss, and splenomegaly? Laboratory exam reveals leucocytosis with increased levels of basophils and myelocytes. _____

Hint: diagnosis?

High-risk polycythaemia vera can be managed with _____ alongside low-dose aspirin & venesection

What is the management for polycythaemia vera? _____

Hint: 2