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What is a common clinical symptom indicative of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)?
What is a common clinical symptom indicative of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)?
In the diagnosis of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), which cytogenetic finding is crucial for confirmation?
In the diagnosis of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), which cytogenetic finding is crucial for confirmation?
What laboratory test finding is typically expected in a Complete Blood Count (CBC) for a patient with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
What laboratory test finding is typically expected in a Complete Blood Count (CBC) for a patient with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
Which of the following types of cells is typically increased in the peripheral blood smear of a patient with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
Which of the following types of cells is typically increased in the peripheral blood smear of a patient with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
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Which additional test can reveal hypercellularity and granulocytic hyperplasia in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
Which additional test can reveal hypercellularity and granulocytic hyperplasia in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
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What distinguishes the chronic phase of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia from the accelerated phase?
What distinguishes the chronic phase of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia from the accelerated phase?
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Which type of leukemia is characterized by the presence of ≥20% blasts in bone marrow examination?
Which type of leukemia is characterized by the presence of ≥20% blasts in bone marrow examination?
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What is a common symptom of Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
What is a common symptom of Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
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Which of the following markers is NOT typically associated with myeloid leukemia?
Which of the following markers is NOT typically associated with myeloid leukemia?
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Which cytogenetic finding is typically associated with a favorable risk stratification in Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
Which cytogenetic finding is typically associated with a favorable risk stratification in Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
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What is the primary reason for starting ATRA in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)?
What is the primary reason for starting ATRA in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)?
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What do peripheral smears typically show in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia?
What do peripheral smears typically show in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia?
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Which lab finding is NOT commonly associated with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia during evaluation?
Which lab finding is NOT commonly associated with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia during evaluation?
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In the context of leukemia, what does the presence of Auer rods in a peripheral smear indicate?
In the context of leukemia, what does the presence of Auer rods in a peripheral smear indicate?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a symptom associated with acute leukemias?
Which of the following is NOT considered a symptom associated with acute leukemias?
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Which marker is associated exclusively with T-lineage leukemias?
Which marker is associated exclusively with T-lineage leukemias?
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What is considered a high-risk genetic abnormality in acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
What is considered a high-risk genetic abnormality in acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
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Which of the following classifications does NOT pertain to Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
Which of the following classifications does NOT pertain to Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
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In the context of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, what does the presence of blasts in cerebrospinal fluid indicate?
In the context of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, what does the presence of blasts in cerebrospinal fluid indicate?
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Which lymphoblastic leukemia classification is characterized by large, heterogenous lymphoblasts with prominent nucleoli?
Which lymphoblastic leukemia classification is characterized by large, heterogenous lymphoblasts with prominent nucleoli?
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What is a defining feature of acute promyelocytic leukemia M3?
What is a defining feature of acute promyelocytic leukemia M3?
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Which acute myeloid leukemia subtype is characterized by the absence of maturation in myeloblasts?
Which acute myeloid leukemia subtype is characterized by the absence of maturation in myeloblasts?
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The presence of Auer rods is a peculiar feature in which type of leukemia?
The presence of Auer rods is a peculiar feature in which type of leukemia?
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What type of leukemia is characterized by small, monomorphic lymphoblasts with regular nuclei and scanty cytoplasm?
What type of leukemia is characterized by small, monomorphic lymphoblasts with regular nuclei and scanty cytoplasm?
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Which imaging technique is commonly used to evaluate CNS involvement in acute leukemias?
Which imaging technique is commonly used to evaluate CNS involvement in acute leukemias?
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Study Notes
Hematology: Overview
- Hematology is the study of blood and blood disorders.
- This presentation covers acute and chronic leukemias.
- Institutions involved include Hawler Medical University, College of Medicine, and the Pathology Department.
Hematopoiesis
- Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation.
- Multipotential hematopoietic stem cells (Hemocytoblasts) differentiate into various blood cell types, including erythrocytes, thrombocytes (platelets), granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils), monocytes, and lymphocytes (B and T cells).
- Different cytokines (e.g., SCF, EPO, G-CSF, GM-CSF, IL-3, IL-6) regulate differentiation.
Myeloid Lineage Development
- Myeloblasts are immature myeloid cells
- Myeloblasts differentiate into various granulocytes and monocytes.
- Granulopoiesis is the process of granulocyte formation.
- Monocytopoiesis is the process of monocyte formation and differentiation to macrophages.
- The development is displayed as a stepwise process via myelocyte, metamyelocyte, band, and segmented neutrophil stages.
- Stages of development (e.g., myeloblast, promyelocyte, myelocyte, metamyelocyte, band neutrophil, segmented neutrophil) are shown histologically via images.
Acute Leukemia
- Acute leukemias are characterized by rapid proliferation of undifferentiated or immature blood cells.
- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) involves abnormal proliferation of myeloid progenitor cells.
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) involves abnormal proliferation of lymphoid progenitor cells.
- AML and ALL are classified by morphology and immunophenotype (e.g., myeloblastic, monoblastic) in various stages.
- FAB classification categorizes AML types.
- WHO classification, a more current system used in AML.
- Diagnostic methods include clinical assessment, CBC, peripheral blood smear, bone marrow examination, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and genomic analysis.
- Risk stratification determines the prognosis and treatment approach.
- Some subtypes of AML include Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL), t(15;17)/PML-RARA.
Chronic Leukemia
- Chronic leukemias are characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of mature or near-mature blood cells.
- Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) arises from the myeloid lineage, which includes abnormalities of mature granulocytes.
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) originates from the lymphoid lineage with an increase in mature lymphocytes.
- Symptoms, physical examination, and laboratory tests (CBC, peripheral blood smear, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, flow cytometry) aid in diagnosis.
- Diagnostic features and tests include cytogenetic analysis (detecting Philadelphia chromosome t(9;22), molecular testing (BCR-ABL1 fusion gene) and LDH levels.
- Phases of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) are presented, including chronic phase, accelerated phase, and blast crisis phase.
Diagnosis and Investigations
- Various diagnostic tools, including: clinical assessment, laboratory tests (CBC, peripheral blood smear, bone marrow examination), flow cytometry, genetics, cytogenetics, and other tests (coagulation testing and imaging) are important.
- The diagnostic process includes a combination of these features.
- Patient examples aid in demonstration.
ALL Classification
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia is categorized into L1, L2, and L3.
Other Points
- Important findings aid in diagnosis, including presence of Auer rods in some conditions.
- Clinical assessment, physical examination, laboratory tests, cytogenetics, molecular testing (PCR or FISH), flow cytometry, and bone marrow examination are used to identify leukaemia types.
- These methods help differentiate between various conditions.
- There are different subtypes and classifications of leukemia, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
- Pictures of peripheral blood samples and images of bone marrow are highlighted.
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This quiz explores key concepts in hematology, including the study of blood and blood disorders, hematopoiesis, and myeloid lineage development. Participants will learn about leukemias, blood cell types, and the regulatory factors involved in blood cell differentiation. Ideal for medical students and professionals in the field.
