Hematalogy Lecture > Unit 2: Lymphocytic Leukemias > Flashcards

Unit 2: Lymphocytic Leukemias Flashcards

(65 cards)

Study These Flashcards
1
Q

Occurs when massive proliferation of blast cells overwhelm the bone
marrow and begin filtrating into the peripheral blood

A

Acute Leukemia

  • Cause unknown in most cases, but can be linked to genetics along
    with drug and environmental causes
  • Currently believed to rise from multiple genetic mutations
    influencing the stem cells
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

General ALL:

Normo- normo- anemia, neutropenia, & thrombocytopenia due to
bone marrow __________.

A

overcrowding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

General ALL:

Many ______________ observed in majority of patients, but not all! –
variable morphologic presentation, depending upon subtype.

A

lymphoblasts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

General ALL:

increased #s smudge cells! ( > ____ / 100 WBCs)

A

12

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

General ALL:

  • Splenomegaly and hepatomegaly possible
  • Bone pain from infiltration
  • Lymphoblasts can be observed in ____
A

CSF

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

ALL accounts for ___% of childhood leukemias.

-peak incidence is between
____ years of age
-rare in adults and have a poor prognosis

A

75

2-5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

ALL can be classified as __-ALL or __-ALL

A

B, T

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the most common lymphoblast size?

A
  • Small size is most common with distinct nucleoli
  • Large type is 2-3 times larger than lymphocyte with distinct nucleoli.
    (May be confused with myeloblasts)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Mature B-ALL Immunophenotype?

A

movement of cytoplasmic CD22 to Surface (sCD 22)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

CD10 – _______ (most common)

A

CALLA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Majority of T-ALL have mutations involving the
________ gene, which alters T cell development.

A

NOTCH1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What genetics findings relate to the worst prognosis?

A

B-ALL with the t(9;22); BCR-ABL1 mutation
(Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Which translocation has an excellent prognosis in children?

A

B-ALL with t(12;21);ETV6-RINX1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

________________ is common in B-ALLs with good prognosis in children, bad for adults.

A

Hyperdiploidy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Hypodiploidy is rare with bad prognosis in…

A

both adults and children

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the prognosis for T-cell ALL?

A

poor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

T-cell ALL is more common in….

A

adult and late teen males

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

T-cell ALL is frequently seen with ___________ mass in teenaged boys.

A

mediastinal mass (thymomegaly)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

How is T-cell ALL treated?

A

very aggressive chemo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

T-cell ALL will be positive for what cell markers?

A

CD2, (CD3, CD4,)* CD5, & CD8

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

T-cell All is acid phosphatase ___________.

A

positive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Treatment options for ALLs?

A
  • Chemotherapy administered directly into CSF
  • Methotrexate, vincristine, daunorubicin
  • Monoclonal antibodies (anti-CD20) are assuming a role in lead
    therapy
  • Imatinib, used to treat chronic leukemias
  • BMT or SCT last line of treatment (but can be curative in some pt.
    populations)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Three Chronic Lymphoproliferative
Leukemias

A
    1. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    1. Prolymphocytic Leukemia (PLL)
    1. Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

CLL/SLL onset =

A

insidious, asymptomatic.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
CLL/SLL: How is it usually diagnosed?
Typically, diagnosis made during exam for other problems (fatigue, weight loss, lymphadenopathy, &/or splenomegaly)!
26
True or false? CLL/SLL rarely transforms into acute form.
true
27
CLL/SLL: Even with therapy, median survival is ____years.
10
28
CLL/SLL is more common in...
older patients and males
29
What is the most common leukemia in elderly patients?
CLL/SLL
30
CLL/SLL Many ________ cells in peripheral blood due to marked cytoplasmic fragility (also seen in ALLs.)***
smudge
31
CLL/SLL Lab Findings: Report smudge cells as # per ____ WBCs diffed
100
32
CLL/SLL Lab Findings: To ↓ # smudge cells & make diff easier, add...
2 drops 7% B.B. albumin to 0.5 mL whole anticoagulated blood before making smear (always make a note of this!)***
33
CLL/SLL Lab Findings: Bone marrow PAS + for what substance?
glycogen
34
CLL/SLL Lab Findings: 95% cases are B-cell; CD ___________
5, 19(know this, for all B-cell), 20, & 23 +
35
CLL/SLL Lab Findings: 5% cases are T-cell; CD ____________
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 +
36
Most common leukemia/lymphoma in Western Hemisphere.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)
37
* Malignant, monoclonal proliferation of small lymphoid cells * Mature-looking, but functionally immature, B cells.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)
38
CLL/SLL dont respond to Ag. why?
cells are too immature
39
CLL/SLL positive for CD...
CD5, *CD19, CD20, CD23,* IgM and IgD+ B-cells
40
CLL/SLL diagnosis based on...
Monoclonal B-lymphs > 5,000/uL (normal range for ALC in adults = 1,000-4,000/uL.)
41
SLL involves lymph nodes and ________ infiltration
organ
42
How do lymphs usually appear with CLL/SLL?
mature and mostly normal * Rarely, look immature & abnormal. * Course chromatin and scant cytoplasm * Appear “hypermature” (some have “soccer-ball appearance”!)
43
Prognosis for CLL?
based upon genetic mutations
44
Treatment for CLL?
* Chemotherapy & leukopheresis (to reduce peripheral blood “burden”). * Due to indolent course, use the so-called "watchful waiting” approach. * BMT as last resort.
45
Rare, mature lymphoid leukemia (both B- and T-cell involvement)
Prolymphocytic Leukemia (PLL)
46
Lymph node involvement is mostly seen with __-cell PLL
T
47
Prolymphocytic Leukemia (PLL): Diagnosis requires_____% prolymphocytes
>55
48
PLL: Immature-looking, but functionally intermediate maturity, prolymphocyte ___ cells in peripheral blood.
B
49
PLL: Large ______, moderately coarse chromatin, 1-2 large nucleoli, agranular & lightly basophilic cytoplasm.
pros
50
“punched out” nucleolus is characteristic finding
Prolymphocytic Leukemia (PLL)
51
Prolymphocytic Leukemia (PLL) is most common in...
men in their 60's
52
Prognosis for PLL?
Very poor prognosis, mean survival ~ 3 years w/ B-cell
53
* Absolute lymphocytosis in peripheral blood * ALC = 25,000 - 1,000,000/uL! * Cells will look more mature than lymphoblasts, but yet more immature than a regular “resting lymph”.
Prolymphocytic Leukemia (PLL)
54
Prolymphocytic Leukemia (PLL) is CD...
*CD20, CD19, CD22*, and FMC7
55
Clinical symptoms with PLL?
* Acute onset of common symptoms * Also gross splenomegaly with sweats, & fevers, & weight loss * Presence of sweats & fevers make it important to rule out HIV!
56
Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL) * Malignant, monoclonal proliferation * Atypical-looking, but functionally intermediate to fully mature, ___-cells in with “hairy” cytoplasmic projections
B
57
"Harry cells" are usually found in...
bone marrow or spleen, sometimes found in peripheral blood, rare in lymph nodes.
58
Large lymphs with big nuclei (round, oval, or indented), pale blue cytoplasm with unique, hair-like surface projections.
Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)
59
Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL) is more common in...
middle-aged men Overall Rare; accounts for only 2% of all leukemias.
60
Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL): * Characteristic pancytopenia & “__________” on bone marrow aspiration.
dry tap
61
What cells are TRAP positive?***
Harry cells. * Cells contain unusual isoenzyme of acid phosphatase that is not inhibited by tartaric acid: Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase. -Other lymphoid cells are TRAP neg.
62
Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL) is PAS, SBB, and MPO _________.
negative
63
HCL is positive for CD...
CD19, CD20, CD22, CD25, and CD103
64
Clinical symptoms of HCL?
* Malaise & fatigue * Hugely enlarged spleen (in 90% patients).
65
Treatment for HCL?
* Considered completely incurable in the past * Now, however, it’s relatively easy to control with chemo. & splenectomy * Good remission rates possible.
Hematalogy Lecture
flashcards
Decks in class (35)
# Cards
Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2026 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions