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Which type of leukemia is derived from stem cells that would normally give rise to the leukocytes containing specific granules like neutrophils and eosinophils?
Which type of leukemia is derived from stem cells that would normally give rise to the leukocytes containing specific granules like neutrophils and eosinophils?
- Myeloid leukemia (correct)
- Lymphocytic leukemia
- Monocytic leukemia
- Erythroid leukemia
How are acute leukemias characterized?
How are acute leukemias characterized?
- Presence of mature cells
- Slow onset and less aggressive behavior
- Rapid onset, clinically aggressive, presence of blasts (correct)
- Compatible with long survival
Leukemia developing from precursor cells that give rise to monocytes is called:
Leukemia developing from precursor cells that give rise to monocytes is called:
- Erythroid leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
- Monocytic leukemia (correct)
- Myeloid leukemia
What are the characteristics of chronic leukemias?
What are the characteristics of chronic leukemias?
What is the age range where the disease discussed generally occurs in children?
What is the age range where the disease discussed generally occurs in children?
Which genetic disease is mentioned as having an increased incidence of the discussed illness?
Which genetic disease is mentioned as having an increased incidence of the discussed illness?
What are the three cell lineages affected due to the presence of small- to medium-size lymphoblasts?
What are the three cell lineages affected due to the presence of small- to medium-size lymphoblasts?
What is a variant of the disease where abnormal cells crowd the marrow but white blood cell count in the blood remains normal or decreased?
What is a variant of the disease where abnormal cells crowd the marrow but white blood cell count in the blood remains normal or decreased?
What protein is often produced by neoplastic plasma cells in multiple myeloma?
What protein is often produced by neoplastic plasma cells in multiple myeloma?
What is termed a precursor lesion that indicates a risk of developing multiple myeloma?
What is termed a precursor lesion that indicates a risk of developing multiple myeloma?
Which type of leukemia is characterized by the presence of a Philadelphia chromosome?
Which type of leukemia is characterized by the presence of a Philadelphia chromosome?
What type of precursor cells are abundant in myeloproliferative disorders like chronic myelogenous leukemia?
What type of precursor cells are abundant in myeloproliferative disorders like chronic myelogenous leukemia?
Which leukemia type may arise as a side effect of radiation or cytotoxic therapy?
Which leukemia type may arise as a side effect of radiation or cytotoxic therapy?
What is the most common malignancy of childhood?
What is the most common malignancy of childhood?
What mutation is almost always present in cases of Chronic myelogenous leukemia?
What mutation is almost always present in cases of Chronic myelogenous leukemia?
Which form of leukemia is equivalent to small cell lymphocytic lymphoma?
Which form of leukemia is equivalent to small cell lymphocytic lymphoma?
What is the primary location for mature B cell leukemia in CLL/SLL?
What is the primary location for mature B cell leukemia in CLL/SLL?
What is responsible for the leukemic process in Chronic myelogenous leukemia?
What is responsible for the leukemic process in Chronic myelogenous leukemia?
Which type of cells do NOT characterize Chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
Which type of cells do NOT characterize Chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
What is the treatment strategy for AML after chemotherapy relapse?
What is the treatment strategy for AML after chemotherapy relapse?
What is the main difference between CLL and SLL?
What is the main difference between CLL and SLL?
What is a key characteristic shared by AML cells?
What is a key characteristic shared by AML cells?
