Haematological Malignancies Flashcards
1
Q
What is the incidence of acute leukaemia per 100,000?
A
4-7 cases per 100000
2
Q
What is the peak incidence in terms of age, of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)?
A
2-4 years
3
Q
What is the peak incidence age-wise of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)?
A
Over 60 years
4
Q
Which congenital/inherited diseases carry an increased risk for developing acute leukaemia?
A
- Down syndrome
- Fanconi syndrome
- Bloom syndrome
- Klinefelter syndrome
- Neurofibromatosis
- Ataxia telangiectasia
