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
2.2 Haematology
flashcards
Decks in class (38)
# Cards
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Introduction to Haematology48
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Haematopoeisis54
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The Erythrocyte90
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Anaemia48
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Structure and Function of Haemoglobin64
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Haemaglobinopathies68
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Malaria82
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The Leukocyte0
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Haematological Malignancy 147
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Haematological Malignancies 255
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Haemostasis 188
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Haemostasis 234
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Laboratory Investigation of Haemostatic Disorders57
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Iron Metabolism and Iron Disorders85
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Megaloblastic Anaemia71
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Red Cell Membrane Disorders98
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Red Cell Metabolism and Enzyme Deficiencies69
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Bleeding Disorders71
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Thrombophilia83
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Anticoagulants40
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POCT in Haematology14
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Quality in Haematology26
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Practical 1: Anaemia Investigations25
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Practical 1: Exam Notes13
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Practical 2: Infection and Inflammation38
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Practical 2: Exam Notes21
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Practical 3: Full Blood Counts and Reticulocytes19
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Practical 3: Exam Notes8
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Practical 4: Haemoglobin Investigation42
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Practical 4: Exam Notes43
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Practical 5: Malaria Investigations40
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Practical 5: Exam Notes8
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Practical 6: Leukaemia Investigations26
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Practical 6: Exam Notes6
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Practical 7: Coagulation45
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Practical 7: Exam Notes11
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Equations9
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Lab Information I forget55
