myeloid leukemia Flashcards
1
Q
ecchymosis
A
discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising
2
Q
hickman’s line
A
central venous catheter most often used for the administration of chemotherapy or other medications, as well as for the withdrawal of blood
3
Q
myelodysplastic syndrome
A
5- 20% blast cells
4
Q
myeloid leukemia
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> 20%
5
Q
all trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide
A
efficient treatment in acute promyelocytic leukemia ‘ chemo free’ high cure rate
6
Q
targeted treatment
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midostaurin in FLT3 mutated AML (tyrosine kinase inhibitor
7
Q
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
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imatinib
8
Q
Jak2V617f
A
mutation causing erythropoietin independent activation
