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Leukemia is a type of cancer with uncontrolled production of what kind of cell: |
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Definition
Immature WBCs (usally blast cells) in the bone marrow. |
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The bone marrow becomes overcrowded with immature, non-functional immature WBC (usu. blast cells) causing what to happen? |
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The production of normal blood cells is greatly decreased |
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Leukemia may be-
Acute meaning:
or
Chronic meaning: |
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Acute-with sudden onset and short duration
Chronic-with a slow onset and symtoms that persist for years |
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| Leukemias are classified by cell type coming from which 2 pathways? |
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Lyphoid pathaways typed as (lympocytic or lympoblastic)
or
Myeloid pathways typed as (myelocytic or myelogenous) |
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| Biphenotypic leukemia is an acute leukemia involving both: |
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Definition
lymphocytic and myelocytic features |
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| Immature leukocytes excessive growth in the bone marrow stops normal production of what cells in Leukemia pts: |
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Definition
RBCs, platelets, and mature leukocytes |
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What diseases from lack of cell production of RBCs, platelets, and mature lekocytes does leukemia cause? (3) |
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Definition
Anemia
Thrombcytopenia
Leukopenia |
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What is the greatest risk from anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia in a Leukemia pt? |
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Definition
lack of Infection Protection |
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Where in the body can Leukemic cells be found? |
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Definition
spleen, liver, lymph nodes, and central nervous system |
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Without treatment for Leukemia the pt will die from? (2) |
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Definition
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