Pathology: Acute Leukaemia
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What is leukaemia characterized by?

  • Neoplastic proliferation of plasma cell precursors
  • Neoplastic proliferation of red blood cell precursors
  • Neoplastic proliferation of platelet precursors
  • Neoplastic proliferation of white blood cell precursors (correct)

    • What percentage of blasts in the blood and bone marrow characterizes acute leukaemia?

  • >90%
  • >20% (correct)
  • <10%
  • <50%

    • What is the classification of acute leukaemia based on lineage of blasts?

  • French American British classification
  • FAB classification
  • Immunological classification
  • WHO classification (correct)

    • What is the typical age group affected by Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia?

    <p>Children under 6 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of B-cell lineage in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia?

    <p>85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the FAB classification of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia based on?

    <p>Morphology of blasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age is acute leukemia most commonly diagnosed?

    <p>In old age, around 65 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of bone marrow failure in acute leukemia?

    <p>Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common site of organ infiltration in acute leukemia?

    <p>Liver and spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) M3?

    <p>DIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in children?

    <p>Cervical lymphadenopathy and mediastinal widening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important step in the diagnosis of acute leukemia?

    <p>Analysis of blood and bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical Hb level in AML and ALL patients?

    <p>4-5 gm%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of AML M3?

    <p>Multiple Auer rods (faggot cells)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of myeloblasts in peripheral smear of AML patients?

    <p>&gt;20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for AML M3?

    <p>ATRA (All trans retinoic acid)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of AML in peripheral smear?

    <p>Normocytic normochromic anaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of AML M4 and M5?

    <p>Gum hypertrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of AML M2 blasts?

    <p>Heterogenous blasts, variable cytoplasm, irregular/cleft nucleus, large nucleoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of bone marrow in AML?

    <p>Cellularity increased, myeloblast predominant (&gt;20%)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cytochemical stains is positive in AML?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of L3 blasts in ALL?

    <p>Large homogenous blasts, basophilic cytoplasm, round nucleus, prominent nucleoli, cytoplasmic vacuolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following immunophenotyping markers is expressed in AML?

    <p>CD13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of bone marrow in ALL?

    <p>Cellularity increased, lymphoblast predominant (&gt;20%)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for cell surface molecules on leukocytes and other cells?

    <p>CD-cluster of differentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method used to study the immunological types of acute leukemia?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chromosomal abnormality associated with AML with favourable prognosis?

    <p>inv16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prognosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in children?

    <p>Favourable prognosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 5-year survival rate of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in patients over 70 years old?

    <p>Around 30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the alteration in the number of chromosomes in a cell, associated with Hyper diploid ALL?

    <p>Hyper diploidy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Leukemia

    • Leukemia is a group of disorders characterized by the accumulation of malignant white blood cells in the bone marrow and blood.

    Acute Leukemia

    • Acute leukemia is characterized by >20% blasts in the blood and bone marrow.
    • There are two main types: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

    Classification of Acute Leukemia

    • WHO classification: based on the lineage of blasts (myeloid or lymphoid)
    • FAB classification:
      • AML: M0-M7
      • ALL: L1-L3

    AML Classification (FAB)

    • M0: Undifferentiated AML
    • M1: AML without maturation
    • M2: AML with maturation
    • M3: Acute promyelocytic leukemia
    • M4: Acute myelomonocytic leukemia
    • M5: Acute monoblastic leukemia
    • M6: Erythroleukemia
    • M7: Acute megakaryoblastic leukemia

    ALL Classification (FAB)

    • L1: Homogenous small blasts
    • L2: Heterogenous blasts
    • L3: Large homogenous blasts

    Clinical Features

    • AML:
      • Bone marrow failure
      • Anemia
      • Infections (fever + low WBC)
      • Bleeding (Low platelets)
      • Organ infiltration (liver, spleen, lymph nodes)
    • ALL:
      • Bone marrow failure
      • Anemia
      • Infections (fever + low WBC)
      • Bleeding (Low platelets)
      • Organ infiltration (liver, spleen, lymph nodes, testes, meninges)

    Specific Clinical Features

    • AML M3: Bleeding/DIC, Gum hypertrophy
    • AML M4, M5: Gum hypertrophy
    • ALL: Generalized lymphadenopathy, Meningeal infiltration, Testicular infiltration

    Diagnosis of Acute Leukemia

    • Analysis of blood (hematological parameters and peripheral blood smear)
    • Analysis of bone marrow
    • Cytochemical stains
    • Immunophenotyping
    • Cytogenetic studies
    • Molecular studies

    Prognosis

    • AML: Overall prognosis is better, especially in children
    • ALL: Overall prognosis is poor, especially in adults
    • Cytogenetic abnormalities can indicate prognosis (e.g., t(15;17) in AML M3 is a favorable prognosis)

    Lab Diagnosis

    • Hematological parameters:
      • Hb low (4-5 gm%)
      • MCV and MCH normal
      • Total leucocyte count increased and abnormal
      • Platelet count decreased
    • Peripheral smear:
      • AML: Myeloblasts >20%, Auer rods
      • ALL: Lymphoblasts >20%
    • Bone marrow:
      • Cellularity increased
      • Myeloblasts or lymphoblasts >20%
      • Erythroid elements and megakaryocytes decreased
    • Cytochemical stains:
      • AML: Myeloperoxidase, Sudan black, Nonspecific esterase
      • ALL: Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS)
    • Immunophenotyping:
      • AML: CD13, CD33, CD117
      • ALL: CD10, CD19, CD20, CD22

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    This quiz covers the definition, classification, and characteristics of acute leukaemia, including AML and ALL. It also explores the aetiopathogenesis, clinical features, and prognosis of these blood disorders.

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