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CBme

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Which of the following is a typical finding in chronic myelomonocytic leukemia?
 
  a. Thrombocytosis
  b. Leukopenia
  c. 10 to 15 Blasts in the peripheral blood
  d. Absolute monocytosis

Question 2

What test is most important in distinguishing one myelodysplastic syndrome from another?
 
  a. White blood count
  b. Percentage of blasts in the bone marrow
  c. Red cell morphology and MCV
  d. Presence of ringed sideroblasts in the peripheral blood



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lindahyatt42

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia is characterized by an absolute monocytosis greater than 1.0  109/L in peripheral blood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The primary distinguishing feature of the various myelodysplastic syndromes is the percentage of blasts in the bone marrow.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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