Malignant Haematology Flashcards
1
Q
What largely characterizes malignant haemopoeisis?
A
increased numbers of dysfunctional cells with loss of the normal haemopoietic reserve
2
Q
Name the types of leukemia.
A
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
3
Q
What is myeloma?
A
plasma cell malignancy in marrow
4
Q
What does this describe: Rapidly progressive clonal malignancy of the marrow/blood with maturation defects
A
Acute leukemia
5
Q
What happens to haemopoietic reserve?
A
Decrease/loss
6
Q
What is the Most common childhood cancer?
A
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
