Malignant Hematopathology--Krafts Flashcards
1
Q
What is the biggest difference between leukemia and lymphoma?
A
leukemia starts in the marrow
lymphoma starts in the blood
*both are malignancies of hematopoietic cells
2
Q
Leukemia vs. lymphoma cell types
A
leukemia: myeloid, lymphoid
lymphoid: lymphoid
3
Q
Cytochemical stain
A
for non-specific esterase
*only in monocytes
4
Q
How is immunophenotyping done?
A
flow cytometry
5
Q
9:22 translocation name
A
Philadelphia translocation
