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Haematology Flashcards

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What cells are found on the blood smear in chronic lymphoblastic leukaemia?

A

Smudge cells

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What is the gold-standard investigation to diagnose acute lymphoblastic leukaemia?

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Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

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Elevated WBC, neutrophilia and a fever that does not respond to antibiotics. What type of leukaemia are you thinking?

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Acute myeloid leukaemia

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How do you diagnose aplastic anaemia?

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Must have 2 of the following:

  1. Hb concentration less than 100g/L
  2. Platelet count less than 50 x 10^9/L
  3. Neutrophil count less than 1.5 x 10^9/L
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