Leukaemia Flashcards

1
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Types of leukaemia

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AML
ALL
CML
CLL

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2
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common in children

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ALL

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3
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common in elderly

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CLL

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4
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Leukaemia Definition

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Cancer that starts in the bone marrow

Overproduction of abnormal WBC

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5
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Leukaemia aetiology

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Radiation
Chemicals & drugs
Genetic
Viruses

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Symptoms

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Abd pain (due to hepatomegaly/splenomegaly)

Pale skin

Fever

Weight loss

Frequent infections

Bone and joint pain

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7
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Leukaemia that often presents w/ lymphadenopathy

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CLL

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