Leukaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Types of leukaemia
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AML
ALL
CML
CLL
2
Q
common in children
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ALL
3
Q
common in elderly
A
CLL
4
Q
Leukaemia Definition
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Cancer that starts in the bone marrow
Overproduction of abnormal WBC
5
Q
Leukaemia aetiology
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Radiation
Chemicals & drugs
Genetic
Viruses
6
Q
Symptoms
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Abd pain (due to hepatomegaly/splenomegaly)
Pale skin
Fever
Weight loss
Frequent infections
Bone and joint pain
7
Q
Leukaemia that often presents w/ lymphadenopathy
A
CLL
8
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