ALL, AML, CLL, CML, Multiple Myeloma Blood Pictures Flashcards
(52 cards)
What does ALL stand for in hematology?
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Which lab test is commonly used to diagnose Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
Bone marrow biopsy
True or False: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is characterized by the proliferation of immature lymphocytes.
False
What is the primary laboratory finding in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)?
Philadelphia chromosome
Fill in the blank: Multiple Myeloma is characterized by the presence of _______ cells in the bone marrow.
plasma
What is the most common symptom of Multiple Myeloma?
Bone pain
Which laboratory test is used to assess renal function in patients with Multiple Myeloma?
Serum creatinine
What is the significance of serum protein electrophoresis in diagnosing Multiple Myeloma?
It identifies monoclonal protein spikes.
Which cytogenetic abnormality is often associated with poor prognosis in AML?
FLT3 mutation
True or False: Lymphocyte count is typically elevated in CLL.
True
What is the primary treatment goal in ALL?
Achieve remission
What laboratory finding is indicative of leukostasis in AML?
High white blood cell count
Fill in the blank: The presence of _______ cells is a hallmark of CLL.
small, mature lymphocytes
What is the role of cytogenetic testing in CML?
To detect the Philadelphia chromosome
Which lab investigation is used to monitor treatment response in Multiple Myeloma?
Serum free light chain assay
What type of anemia is commonly seen in patients with Multiple Myeloma?
Normocytic anemia
True or False: All types of leukemia can be diagnosed with a complete blood count (CBC).
True
What is the typical age range for diagnosis of ALL?
Children and young adults
Which diagnostic test can help differentiate between ALL and AML?
Flow cytometry
Fill in the blank: The _______ test is used to assess for the presence of leukemic blasts in the blood.
peripheral blood smear
What is the most common type of leukemia in adults?
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Which lab result is often monitored in patients with CML receiving tyrosine kinase inhibitors?
BCR-ABL transcript levels
What is the key feature of the bone marrow in patients with Multiple Myeloma?
Infiltration by monoclonal plasma cells
True or False: Hypercalcemia is a common complication of Multiple Myeloma.
True
