Exam 4 Flashcards
What are the characteristics of acute leukemia?
progresses rapidly, anemia, thrombocytopenia, mostly immature cells
What ages is acute leukemia seen in?
can be seen in all ages, most common in children
What are the characteristics of chronic leukemia?
progresses slowly, mature cells in peripheral blood
What ages is chronic leukemia seen in?
occurs mostly in adults
What environmental factors can increase the incidence of leukemia?
chemicals, ionizing radiation, infections or disease processes, genetic factors, hormones
What does FAB stand for?
French American British
What is FAB classification?
classifies acute leukemias
What cytochemical stains or cellular constituents are used to diagnose AML?
Sudan Black B +, peroxidase +, LAP decreased, Auer rods may be present
Which leukemia is associated with an increased incidence of bleeding disorders?
APL Acute promyelocytic leukemia due to abnormal granules
What is Naegli’s leukemia?
AMML, myelomonocyte is the predominant cells, all stages of monocytes and myelocytes are seen
What does AMML stand for?
acute myelomonocytic leukemia
What cytochemical stains are positive in ALL?
PAS and TDT
What does PAS stand for?
periodic acid-schiff
What cytochemical stains are positive in AMoL?
non-specific esterase, completely inhibited by fluoride, peroxidase
What cytochemical stains are positive in AMML?
both specific esterase and non-specific esterase are weakly positive, not completely inhibited by fluoride, peroxidase
What cytochemical stains are positive in erythroleukemia?
PAS
What are the predominant cells seen on a differential in CML?
all stages of granulocytes, peak in myelocytes and neutrophils
What is the bone marrow cellularity in CML?
bone marrow 100%
What is the percentage of blasts in CML?
10% or less
What is the number of eos and basos in CML?
increased up to 10%
What is the frequency of blast crises found in CML?
70% blast crises, usually terminates in blast crises
What type of leukemia is most frequently seen in children?
ALL
What type of leukemia is most frequently seen in middle age?
CML
What type of leukemia is most frequently seen in older patients?
CLL
What does the PBS in CLL usually show?
small very mature lymphs, smudge cells, increased eos, basos, and all stages of granulocytes
What does the bone marrow in CLL usually show?
sheets of small lymphs will be seen (40-100%)
What leukemia is characterized by “fluffy” undifferentiated cells?
stem cell leukemia
What is another name for erythroleukemia?
DeGuglielmo’s syndrom
What does erythroleukemia usually terminate in?
AML
What are the characteristics of myeloid metaplasia?
tear drop cells, bizarre platelets, anemia, bone marrow has been replaced by noncellular elements