Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Acute leukaemia is of increased risk in patients with prior _____

Acute myeloid leukemia progresses _____ within days to weeks

Acute myeloid leukemia can cause _____ because of suppression of thrombocytopoiesis

Acute myeloid leukemia can cause _____ because of suppression of erythropoiesis

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

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

Acute myeloid leukaemia is a malignant proliferation of _____ cells

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

What are the initial investigations for acute myeloid leukaemia? _____

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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia can cause _____ because of suppression of thrombocytopoiesis