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Clinical Presentation of Acute Leukemia

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Which symptom is commonly seen in patients with acute leukemia?

Cough

Lymphoadenopathy (correct)

Jaundice

Rash

What is the primary objective in treating patients with acute leukemia?

Achieve continuous complete remission (CCR) (correct)

Control weight loss

Cure anemia

Reduce fever

What is a common cause of bleeding in patients with acute leukemia?

Thrombocytosis

High cholesterol

Low blood pressure

Thrombocytopenia (correct)

Which condition is indicated by gum hypertrophy in patients with acute leukemia?

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) M4 and M5 subtypes Signup and view all the answers

What does failure to achieve remission in the first 7 to 14 days of therapy indicate?

High risk of disease recurrence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of induction therapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)?

To induce a remission state Signup and view all the answers

Why does Dexamethasone often replace prednisone in ALL treatment?

Due to better CNS penetration Signup and view all the answers

What are the post remission therapies in ALL aimed at achieving?

Eliminating residual leukemic cells Signup and view all the answers

Why are intensive postremission consolidation regimens used in ALL treatment?

To reduce the burden of residual leukemic cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a prolonged maintenance phase in ALL therapy?

To further eliminate leukemic cells Signup and view all the answers