29 Questions
Which type of leukemia is most common in children?
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
What is a specific manifestation of acute leukemia not present in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
Meningeal syndrome
What is a common presenting manifestation of acute leukemia?
Superficial lymph node enlargement
What is a condition that predisposes to Acute Leukemia?
Ionizing radiation exposure
Which factor contributes to the etiology of Acute Leukemia?
Reduced apoptosis in the same stage
What is a specific manifestation of acute leukemia that may occur in children due to mediastinal pressure from lymph node enlargement?
Acute abdominal pain
What is a hematological abnormality that may result from suppression of normal hemopoiesis in Acute Leukemia?
Thrombocytopenia
In which age group does the incidence of Acute Leukemia peak at 3-4 years?
5-10 years
'Lymphadenopathy' refers to the enlargement of:
Lymph nodes
'Hemopoeisis' refers to the process of:
Blood cell development
What is the main characteristic of acute leukemia?
Impaired production of normal blood cells
What percentage of blast cells in the bone marrow and/or peripheral blood indicates acute leukemia?
>20%
Which type of leukemia is characterized by very immature white blood cells?
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
What is the specific manifestation of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) known as M3?
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Which stage of the development of leukemia involves symptoms?
Stage 2
At what stage does acute leukemia result in anemia and bleeding?
Stage 5a
Which type of leukemia is rare in childhood but increases in incidence with age?
Acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML)
What does CML stand for in the context of leukemia?
Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia
Which type of leukemia affects the lymphocytes?
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Which type of leukemia is most common in children?
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
What condition predisposes to Acute Leukemia?
Ionizing Radiation
What is a specific manifestation of acute leukemia not present in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
Testicular Swelling
In which age group does the incidence of Acute Leukemia peak at 3-4 years?
2-10 years
What is the most common presenting manifestation of acute leukemia?
Fever and Malaise
What is the main characteristic of acute leukemia?
Impaired production of normal blood cells
Which type of leukemia is most common in adults?
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Which specific manifestation is associated with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
What is the specific manifestation of acute leukemia that may occur due to mediastinal pressure from lymph node enlargement?
Lymphadenopathy
Which factor contributes to the etiology of Acute Leukemia?
Genetic predisposition
This quiz provides an overview of acute leukemia, a type of cancer affecting the blood cells and bone marrow. It covers the definition, characteristics, and diagnosis of acute leukemia.
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