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What is the peak incidence age for acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
What is the peak incidence age for acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
- 11-15 years old
- 2-5 years old (correct)
- 6-10 years old
- 16-20 years old
Which classification scheme is based on morphologic examination along with cytochemical stains to distinguish lymphoblasts from myoblasts?
Which classification scheme is based on morphologic examination along with cytochemical stains to distinguish lymphoblasts from myoblasts?
- International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS)
- French-American-British (FAB) (correct)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- European LeukemiaNet (ELN)
What is the widely accepted theory for the development of therapy-related leukemias?
What is the widely accepted theory for the development of therapy-related leukemias?
- Random occurrence unrelated to treatment
- Stepwise progression of mutations (correct)
- Rapid onset due to genetic predisposition
- Direct impact of chemotherapy on healthy cells
What is the known cause of hematopoietic malignancies mentioned in the text?
What is the known cause of hematopoietic malignancies mentioned in the text?
What percentage of blasts in the bone marrow is required for the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia according to WHO classification?
What percentage of blasts in the bone marrow is required for the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia according to WHO classification?
What is the widely accepted theory for the development of therapy-related leukemias?
What is the widely accepted theory for the development of therapy-related leukemias?
How is the French-American-British (FAB) classification scheme based?
How is the French-American-British (FAB) classification scheme based?
What is the peak incidence age for acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
What is the peak incidence age for acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
What are the common symptoms of B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
What are the common symptoms of B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
What is the minimum percentage of blasts required in the bone marrow for the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia according to WHO classification?
What is the minimum percentage of blasts required in the bone marrow for the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia according to WHO classification?
What is the widely accepted theory for the development of therapy-related leukemias?
What is the widely accepted theory for the development of therapy-related leukemias?
What is the peak incidence age for acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
What is the peak incidence age for acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
What is the known cause of hematopoietic malignancies mentioned in the text?
What is the known cause of hematopoietic malignancies mentioned in the text?
What percentage of blasts in the bone marrow is required for the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia according to WHO classification?
What percentage of blasts in the bone marrow is required for the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia according to WHO classification?
What are the common symptoms of B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
What are the common symptoms of B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
