Understanding Acute Leukemia
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Which type of leukemia is most common in children?

  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (correct)
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

What is a specific manifestation of acute leukemia not present in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?

  • Mediastinal mass
  • Hepatosplenomegaly
  • Meningeal syndrome (correct)
  • Testicular swelling

What is a common presenting manifestation of acute leukemia?

  • Superficial lymph node enlargement (correct)
  • Infection of the mouth and pharynx
  • Pain in bones and joints
  • Upper respiratory tract infection

What is a condition that predisposes to Acute Leukemia?

<p>Ionizing radiation exposure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the etiology of Acute Leukemia?

<p>Reduced apoptosis in the same stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a specific manifestation of acute leukemia that may occur in children due to mediastinal pressure from lymph node enlargement?

<p>Acute abdominal pain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a hematological abnormality that may result from suppression of normal hemopoiesis in Acute Leukemia?

<p>Thrombocytopenia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which age group does the incidence of Acute Leukemia peak at 3-4 years?

<p>5-10 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Lymphadenopathy' refers to the enlargement of:

<p>Lymph nodes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Hemopoeisis' refers to the process of:

<p>Blood cell development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of acute leukemia?

<p>Impaired production of normal blood cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of blast cells in the bone marrow and/or peripheral blood indicates acute leukemia?

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

Which type of leukemia is characterized by very immature white blood cells?

<p>Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific manifestation of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) known as M3?

<p>Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the development of leukemia involves symptoms?

<p>Stage 2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what stage does acute leukemia result in anemia and bleeding?

<p>Stage 5a (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leukemia is rare in childhood but increases in incidence with age?

<p>Acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CML stand for in the context of leukemia?

<p>Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leukemia affects the lymphocytes?

<p>Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leukemia is most common in children?

<p>Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition predisposes to Acute Leukemia?

<p>Ionizing Radiation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a specific manifestation of acute leukemia not present in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?

<p>Testicular Swelling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which age group does the incidence of Acute Leukemia peak at 3-4 years?

<p>2-10 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common presenting manifestation of acute leukemia?

<p>Fever and Malaise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of acute leukemia?

<p>Impaired production of normal blood cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leukemia is most common in adults?

<p>Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specific manifestation is associated with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?

<p>Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific manifestation of acute leukemia that may occur due to mediastinal pressure from lymph node enlargement?

<p>Lymphadenopathy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the etiology of Acute Leukemia?

<p>Genetic predisposition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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