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A patient presents with 25 blasts (nonerythroid), 34 monocytic cells, and 31 granulocytic cells in the bone marrow. The peripheral blood smear has 10 monocytes. The alpha-naphthyl esterase and chloroacete esterase are positive.
 
  What is the probable diagnosis based on these findings?
 
  a. Acute monocyte leukemia
  b. Acute monoblastic leukemia
  c. Acute myelomonocytic leukemia
  d. Acute erythroid leukemia

Question 2

What is the definition of acute leukemia, according to the World Health Organization?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: C

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Answer: According to WHO, acute leukemia is defined as a leukocyte neoplasm characterized by the presence of >20 blasts either in peripheral circulation or the bone marrow.


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