Leukemia Flashcards
1
Q
The most common cause of death 💀 in a child with leukemia is?
A
INFECTION
2
Q
A child had ALL and multiple grossly Caries teeth. The neutrophils are @40% of 1000/ml total WBC count. What must be determined prior to initiating major restorative treatment?
A
ANC (absolute neutrophil count)
NCI Risk Category ANC for Neutropenia
0 Within normal limits 1 ≥1,500 to <2,000 cells/mm3 2 ≥1,000 to <1,500 cells/mm3 3 ≥500 to <1,000 cells/mm3 4 <500 cells/mm3
3
Q
Oral signs of ALL?
A
Gingival enlargement and bleeding Oral ulceration Petechia Mucosal pallor Noma Trismus Oral infections.
4
Q
Leukemia is a proliferation of what type of cells?
A
Immature bone marrow cells
5
Q
What is an adequate LEVEL of a PLATELET count in a leukemia patient for most routine dental procedures?
A
75,000
