haematological Flashcards by jerome solomon | Brainscape

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What is ALL and who is affected?

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Acute lymphocytic leukaemia, most common malignancy affecting children, affects children 2-5.

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What are the features of ALL?

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anaemia: lethargy and pallor
neutropaenia: frequent or severe infections
thrombocytopenia: easy bruising, petechiae
bone pain
hepatosplenomegaly

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What is the investigation for ALL?

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FBC: anaemia, thrombocytopenia

- Blood film: lymphoid blast cells

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