Hematology Flashcards by Ali Bazroon

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What is the difference between leukostasis and hyperleukostasis?

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Leukostasis: Clinical diagnosis by the presence of CNS and pulmonary manifestations.
Hyperleukostasis: lab diagnosis by the presence of WBC > 100 k + hematological malignancy

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Most common malignancy associated with leukostasis?

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AML

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Management principles for leukostasis?

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Two tests one for screening the other to confirm HIT:

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ELISA: PF-4 release essay
Serotonin release essay

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