Practical 6: Exam Notes Flashcards
1
Q
Define leukaemia
A
A cancer that affects the blood and blood forming organs
2
Q
What are the four types of leukaemia
A
Acute lymphoblastic
Acute myeloid
Chronic lymphocytic
Chronic myeloid
3
Q
What are acute leukaemias
A
Leukaemias which develop quickly and need to be treated urgently
4
Q
What are chronic leukaemias
A
Leukaemias that develop slowly and may not need to be treated for some time after they are diagnosed
Some forms may not require any treatment
5
Q
How can you differentiate between acute and myeloid leukaemia
A
Flow cytometry
Presence of auer rods in myeloblasts -> AML
6
Q
What do smudged cells indicate
A
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
