This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A 47-year-old man has gingival hypertrophy and a white blood cell (WBC) count of 108 x 109/L. He has ... (Read 71 times)

fagboi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 535
A 47-year-old man has gingival hypertrophy and a white blood cell (WBC) count of 108 x 109/L. He has a moderate anemia and is thrombocytopenic.
 
  The differential consists primarily of a combination of mature monocytes, promonocytes, and CD14-positive blasts. Which of the following forms of acute myeloid leukemia is most likely?
 
  a. Acute myeloid leukemia with maturation
  b. Acute myeloid leukemia with t(15;17)(q22:q12)
  c. Acute monoblastic leukemia
  d. Acute myeloid leukemia with minimal differentiation

Question 2

The most useful classification system for acute lymphoblastic leukemia based is based on:
 
  a. Immunophenotyping
  b. Morphology
  c. PAS staining
  d. Sudan black B staining



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Jane

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 309
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The majority of cells in acute monoblastic leukemia are of monocytic origin, evidenced by being CD14 positive.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Immunophenotyping and genetic analysis are often the only reliable indicator of a cell's origin, and this is the most useful acute lymphoblastic leukemia classification system. Older systems relied primarily on




fagboi

  • Member
  • Posts: 535
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


parker125

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library