WBC Disorders: Leukemia Flashcards
What is leukopenia?
Decreased circulating WBCs due to reduced production or accelerated destruction
What is the only treatment for aplastic anemia?
Stem cell graft
Which cells are affected by aplastic anemia?
All blood cells
Leukopenia is associated with…
increased infections
What are some symptoms of leukopenia?
Malaise, chill, fever
What does neupogen do?
Tells neutrophils to divide
Is leukopenia neoplastic?
No, non-neoplastic
Is leukocytosis neoplastic?
No, non-neoplastric
What is leukocytosis?
Increased circulating number of mature non-neoplastic WBCs (commonly due to infection)
Leukocytosis may be confused with…
leukemias (leukemoid reaction)
Looks like leukemia, but it’s not
What are some examples of leukocytosis?
- Polymorphonucleocytosis
- Eosinophilic leukocytosis
- Monocytosis
- Lymphocytosis
What is polymorphonucleocytosis?
What is its usual cause?
Increased neutrophils
Bacterial infection
What is eosinophilic leukocytosis?
What is its usual cause?
Increased eosinophils
Parasite
What is lymphocytosis?
What is its usual cause?
Increased lymphocytes
Viral infection
Is leukemia neoplastic?
Yes
Is lymphoma neoplastic?
Yes
Lymphoid (agranulocytes) and monocytes accumulate…
in masses
What is lymphadenitis?
Inflammation of lymph nodes (acute or chronic)
Large, painful lymph node (generally not cancer)
What is lymphadenopathy?
Enlarged/swollen lymph nodes
Can be silent (scary); more associated with neoplasia
Lymphadenitis is almost always seen with…
lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy can occur independent of…
lymphadenitis
What are leukemias?
Neoplastic disorders of uncontrolled proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells characterized by replacement of bone marrow with malignant cells