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WBC Function, Disease of WBC, Myeloproliferative Disorders, Acute Leukemia, Lymphocytes, Lymphocytic Leukemia, Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
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Biology
Undergraduate 3
10/21/2014

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Term
With myeloid proliferation, how long will cells remain in the marrow?
Definition
5-7 days
Term
With myeloid proliferation, how long will cells circulate in the blood before being released?
Definition
Several hours
Term
With myeloid proliferation, after cells go to the tissue how much time will they spend there?
Definition
1-2 days
Term
Less than what percentage of neutrophils will be bands?
Definition
Five (5)
Term
What will the majority of WBCs be in the peripheral blood?
Definition
Segmented Neutrophils
Term
What percentage of WBCs will be segmented neutrophils and bands?
Definition
50-70%
Term
What are the 2 groups of neutrophils in PB?
Definition
Circulating Neutrophils and Marginating Neutrophils
Term
Which of the 2 groups of PB neutrophils will be the first to go into an inflammed area?
Definition
Marginating neutrophils
Term
What percentage of neutrophils are circulating? What percentage are marginating?
Definition
50%
Term
What are the 3 types of granules in the neutrophil?
Definition
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Term
Of the 3 types of granules which will stain with Wright's stain?
Definition
Primary and Secondary
Term
Contain myeloperoxidase, formed first in promyelocyte, also called azurophilic or non-specific
Definition
Primary Granules
Term
Purpose is to activate proteinases to kill bacteria
Definition
Primary Granules
Term
Specific granules, appear first in the myelocyte, contain lysozymes and other enzymes
Definition
Secondary Granules
Term
Hydrolyzes bacteria cell wall
Helps with inflammation
Definition
Secondary Granules
Term
If primary or secondary granules are absent...
Definition
Increased or recurrent infections will occur. Cell is unable to kill the bacteria.
Term
Primary function of the neutrophil is?
Definition
Ingestion and destruction of invading microorganisms
Term
The Neutrophil Nucleus is not involved in immunity. What is it involved in?
Definition
Cell Reproduction
Term
The majority of Granulocytes are found where?
Definition
The Bone Marrow
Term
What happens during an infection?
Definition
Cells in circulation go to the tissue
BM releases mature cells
Extra cell divisions may occur
Term
What will never be released in a healthy response to infection?
Definition
Blasts
Term
6 Steps in Phagocytosis and Killing of Organism
Definition
1. Chemotaxis
2. Opsonization
3. Phagocytosis
4. Degranulation/fusion
5. Killing
6. Inflammation
Term
Chemotaxis
Definition
Cells are attracted to site of infection.
Cells go to site
Term
Opsonization
Definition
Cell recognizes organism
Term
Phagocytosis
Definition
Ingests Organism
Term
_____ will meet and fuse to form phagosome
Definition
Pseudopods
Term
What happens during degranulation or fusion?
Definition
Granules degranulate and become activated.
Granules of neutrophil fuse with phagosome and discharge
Term
_____ from degranulation reacts with hydrogen peroxide created from oxidative burst to form hypochlorous acid
Definition
Myeloperoxidase
Term
Hypochlorous acid causes what?
Definition
Lipid damage to microbial membrane
Term
_____ and ____ ____ may kill the organism before the pathway is completely activated
Definition
Lysozymes and other granules
Term
____ and ____ may leak to surrounding tissue to cause inflammation
Definition
Granules and metabolites
Term
% based on 100-cell differential
Definition
Relative Count
Term
Relative % x WBC
Definition
Absolute count
Term
Neutrophilia usually coincides with...
Definition
leukocytosis
Term
Will usually see ____ shift with leukocytosis and neutrophilia
Definition
Left
Term
Possible causes for neutrophilia
Definition
Infection, stress, inflammation, physical stimuli, Hematologic disorders
Term
Within ___ ___ of stimulation extra WBCs are released from BM
Definition
1 hour
Term
____ ____ stimulate the sinusoids to release younger cells
Definition
Releasing Factors
Term
3 Qualitative neutrophil changes in infection
Definition
Toxic Granulation
Dohle bodies
Vacuolization
Term
Less than 1500 neutrophils/microliter
Definition
Neutropenia
Term
Which type of neutropenia is more common?
Definition
Acquired
Term
Eosinophils discharge ___ ____ directly on target?
Definition
Toxic granules
Term
Smallest percentage of WBC

Receptor for IgE
Definition
Basophils
Term
Basophils - Granules contain ___ & ___
Definition
Histamine and Heparin
Term
Basophils are _____ in CML and other myeloproliferative disorders
Definition
Increased
Term
Normally less than what percentage of Monocytes are found in the blood?
Definition
Ten (10)
Term
After the monocyte leaves circulation and goes to tissue, becomes a _____
Definition
Macrophage
Term
Increased in leukemia, certain infections, and myelodysplasia
Definition
Monocytes
Term
What do Monocytes do?
Definition
Produce and secrete chemicals that regulate inflammation.
Process and present antigen to lymphocytes
Term
_____ is a common finding in hospitalized patients
Definition
Leukocytosis
Term
Hospitalized patients are expected to have an _______ WBC Count
Definition
Elevated
Term
T or F: Outpatients should not have leukocytosis and neutrophilia
Definition
True
Term
Any white count above 12,000 / microliters
Definition
Leukocytosis
Term
Leukocytosis may cause ___ ___
Definition
blood stasis
Term
_____ is BEST tool to determine actual count for leukocytosis
Definition
WBC
Term
Most common reasons for Leukopenia, Neutropenia
Definition
Chemotherapy, Blood Malignancies, Severe Infections, Immune Disorders such as HIV
Term
Leukopenia is defined as a WBC Count of less than ______ cells / miroliter
Definition
1500
Term
If leukopenia WBC Count is below ____ / microliter, life threatening
Definition
200
Term
Patients will have recurrent infections
May be congenital or acquired
Disorders include: Chemotaxis deficiency, Granule defects, Biochemistry defects, Toxic changes, other defects
Definition
Qualitative Disorders
Term
Cell does not respond to stimuli
Cells may not go to the site of injury
Cell may go to site, but does not go through phagocytosis
Definition
Chemotaxis Deficiency
Term
2 Examples of Granule Defects
Definition
Myeolperoxidase Deficiency
Chediak-Higashi
Term
Defect is with the primary granules
Definition
Myeloperoxidase Deficiency
Term
Very serious condition, Autosomal Recessive, Recurrent pyrogenic infections
Definition
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Term
Pyrogenic
Definition
Pus-producing
Term
______ is present in Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Definition
Neutropenia
Term
Example of Biochemistry Defects
Definition
Chronic Granulomatous Disease of Childhood
Term
Catalase positive bacteria is engulfed but not killed.
No respiratory burst to activate hydrogen peroxide
Definition
Chronic Granulomatous Disease of Childhood
Term
Most common of the qualitative changes

Observed more commonly in bacterial infections
Definition
Toxic Changes
Term
3 Types of Toxic Changes
Definition
Toxic granulation
Dohle bodies
Cytoplasmic vacuolation
Term
RNA Cytoplasmic inclusions
Definition
Dohle Bodies
Term
Cytoplasmic vacuolation is formed by ___ & ____ of ____ or _____
Definition
ingestion & degradation of bacteria or fungi
Term
Alder-Reilly
May-Hegglin
Pelger-Huet
LE Cells
Pyknotic Cells
Definition
Other Qualitative Defects
Term
Presence of dark-staining, course granules in neutrophils, lymphs, and monos.

Associated with mucopolysaccharides
Definition
Alder-Reilly Anomaly
Term
Alder-Reilly Anomaly Cells function _____
Definition
Normally
Term
May-Hegglin Anomaly is a ____ ____ condition
Definition
Benign Inherited
Term
May-Hegglin Anomaly will have ___-___ inclusins with ____ ____
Definition
Dohle-like Inclusions with Giant Platelets
Term
If these cells are found in myeloproliferative disorder they are referred to as pseudo-_____-_____
Definition
Pelger-Huet
Term
Found in burns, drug reactions, infections, and myeloproliferative disorders
Definition
Pseudo-Pelger-Huet
Term
T or F: Pelger-Huet cells do not cause any clinical problems for the patient
Definition
True
Term
Old method for detective Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by traumatizing ___ ____ in the lab to engulf free nucleus
Definition
LE Cells
Term
Degenerated Nucleus
Represents cell death
Definition
Pyknotic Cells
Term
BM will be ______ in Leukemia and myeloproliferative disorders
Definition
Hypercellular
Term
Progression is faster
Prognosis is usually worse
Younger cells are observed
Usually associated with younger individuals
Definition
Acute Disorders
Term
Acute Disorders are associated more with _____
Definition
leukemia
Term
Contains more mature cells
Slower progression
Usually associated with older individuals
Definition
Chronic Disorders
Term
Usually due to exposure to radiation and/or chemicals
Definition
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Term
Clonal hematopoietic stem cell diseases with expansion, excessive production, and overaccumation of cells
Definition
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Term
Myeloproliferative Disorders are usually _____ with _____, _____, or _____ phases
Definition
Chronic with accelerated, subacute, or acute phases
Term
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders include 4
Definition
1. Chronic myelogenous leukemia
2. Polycythemia vera
3. Essential Thrombocythemia
4. Primary myelofibrosis
Term
MPD often transition into ___ ___ ___
Definition
Acute Myeloblastic leukemia
Term
T or F: Anemia is NOT observed in Polycythemia
Definition
True
Term
MPD BM with be ____ with NO ____
Definition
Hypercellular with NO Fat
Term
MPD Anemia will be _____, ____
Definition
NC, NC
Term
Cause of MPD (2)
Definition
Mutation of a single multipotential or pluripotential stem cell
Exposure to radiation or toxins
Term
MPD is a _______ condition
Definition
Malignant
Term
MPD often coverts to an ____ ____
Definition
Acute Leukemia
Term
Clonal Disorder involving splenomegaly and ineffective hematopoiesis
Definition
Primary Myelofibrosis
Term
Also referred to as Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia
Definition
Primary Myelofibrosis
Term
Primary Myelofibrosis the areas of marrow have ____, ____, and ____ ____
Definition
Hypercellularity
Fibrosis
Increased megakaryocytes
Term
Primary Myelofibrosis - Malignant multipotential stem cells produce ____ and ____ ____
Definition
Leukoerythroblastosis
Dysplastic Megakaryocytes
Term
In myelofibrosis the fibrosis is produced secondarily due to ___ ____
Definition
abnormal clone
(megakaryocyte growth factors)
Term
T or F: Increased fibrosis causes normal cells to not be produced in the BM causing extramedullary hematopoiesis to occur
Definition
True
Term
NC, NC anemia
Dacrocytes
Nucleated RBC
Rubricytes and metarubricytes
Immature granulocytes
Definition
Myelofibrosis
Term
Early Disease findings:
Increased WBC & Plt
Plt bizarre and giant
BM is hypercellular
Definition
Myelofibrosis
Term
Later Disease Findings:
Pancytopenia
BM becomes hypocellular
BM will have increased reticulin
Definition
Myelofibrosis
Term
4 Treatments for Myelofibrosis
Definition
1 chemotherapy
2 splenectomy
3 support (blood transfusions)
4. stem cell transplants
Term
Malignant transformation of a single stem cell
Definition
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Term
Philadelphia Chromosome Disorder is often associated with which type of leukemia
Definition
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Term
WBC > 100,000 / microliter
<5% blasts
Increased Plt
Increased basophils and eosinophils
M:E 20:1
Definition
CML
Term
2 tests to diagnose CML
Definition
Low LAP Score
Presence of Philadelphia Chromosome
Term
Count 100 Mature Neutrophils and grade granular staining (0-4)
Definition
Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase (LAP)
Term
Normal LAP Score
Definition
20-100
Term
Leukemoid Reaction LAP is
Definition
>100
Term
CML LAP Score
Definition
<13
Term
3 Treatments of CML
Definition
Chemotherapy
Transplantation
Leukapheresis
Term
Most patients of CML eventually develop a ___ ___ whereby the leukemia becomes an acute leukemia
Definition
Blast Crisis
Term
Which accelerated leukemia does NOT respond to chemotherapy
Definition
Blast Crisis - CML
Term
Stem cell disorder that affects all three cell lines
Definition
Polycythemia Vera
Term
Often ends in myelofibrosis
Increased RBC, WBC, Plt
RBC dominant cells affected
Definition
Polycythemia Vera
Term
4 Presentations of PV patients
Definition
Headache, abdominal pain, ruddy complexion, and hypertension
Term
PV patients will have a ____ erythropoietin level
Definition
Decreased
Term
Due to dehydration, heavy smoking, or obesity
Definition
Relative Polycythemia
Term
Due to increased erythropoietin or decreased oxygen delivery
Definition
Secondary Polycythemia
Term
T or F: Normally we have 98-100% Oxygen saturation
Definition
True
Term
Increased Hgb
Increased RBC, WBC, Plt
Increased RBC Mass
Definition
Polycythemia Vera
Term
2 Treatments of PV
Definition
1 Therapeutic Phlebotomy
2. Myelosuppressive drugs
Term
Clonal disorder of Plts involving a single multipotential stem cells
Definition
Essential Thrombocythemia
Term
T or F: ET patients have an increased risk of stroke and vascular problems
Definition
True
Term
NC/NC anemia, Increased WBC, HIGH Plt (>1,000,000/microliter)
Definition
Essential Thrombocythemia
Term
2 Treatments of ET
Definition
Immunosuppressive drugs
Radioactive Phosphorus
Term
Platelets should appear normal although the count may be increased.
Increased Plt count SECONDARY to an existing problem
Definition
Relative Thrombocytosis
Term
INCREASED WBC, Normal or Decreased RBC, Normal or Increased Plt, NC/NC RBC morphology, Left Shift, Increased Eos & Baso, Hypercellular BM, BM Packed with immature Neutrophils, DECREASED LAP, POSITIVE Ph
Definition
CML
Term
Increased, Decreased, or Normal WBC
Normal or Decreased RBC
Normal, Decreased, or Increased Plt
TEARDROPS
Left Shift, Nucleated RBC
BM is variable
Increased fibrosis and dry tap BM
POSITIVE Reticulin, SILVER STAIN
Definition
Myelofibrosis
Term
Increased WBC, VERY INCREASED RBC, Increased Plt, N/N RBC Morphology, Left Shift, Large & Bizarre Plts, BM Hypercellular, BM Packed all lines, INCREASED RBC Mass, Normal Oxygen Saturation
Definition
PV
Term
Increased WBC
Increased, Decreased, or Normal RBC
VERY INCREASED PLT
N/N or Decreased MCV RBC Morphology
Left Shift
Giant, Bizarre Plts, Miromegs
BM Hypercellular and Packed Plts
PLT > 1,000,000 / microliter
Definition
Thrombocythemia
Term
Leukemia is a malignant disease of ______ tissue
Definition
Hematopoietic
Term
Diminished production of normal cells leads to ___, _____, and ____ due to low cell counts
Definition
anemia
infections
bleeding
Term
Starts in the BM and spreads through the blood into the RES
Definition
Leukemia
Term
Begins in the lymph nodes, hematology less likely to make a diagnosis
Definition
Lymphomas
Term
____ Leukemia has more Immature Cells
Definition
Acute
Term
____ Leukemia has more Mature Cells
Definition
Chronic
Term
May be a genetic disorder
Mutation
Altered expression of single oncogene
Definition
Leukemia
Term
T or F: Normal Cells in Leukemia are able to proliferate
Definition
FALSE
Term
T or F: Leukemia Single Clone of cells will abnormally produce and eventually take over the BM
Definition
True
Term
Leukemia strikes more _____ than ___
Definition
MORE ADULTS than children
Term
Leukemia strikes more ____ than _____
Definition
MEN than women
Term
ALL more common in _____
Definition
children
Term
AML more common in _____
Definition
Adults
Term
______ is a disease of adults (Leukemia)
Definition
Chronic
Term
T or F: Leukemia is often slow to develop
Definition
True
Term
Decreased Plt
Decreased, Normal, or Increased WBC Decreased RBC
Nc/Nc anemia
Immature cells, large number of myeloblasts
Definition
Leukemia
Term
What is necessary for a laboratory diagnosis of leukemia?
Definition
BM Biopsy
Term
Leukemia BM is hypercellular with ____ fat
Definition
Little
Term
What 3 things are used to differentiate the types of Leukemias
Definition
Biochemical stains
Flow cytometry
Chromosome analysis
Term
Presence of ____ ____ in BM of leukemia is hallmark
Indicates: AML, AMML, AMoL
Definition
Auer Rods
Term
Cytoplasmic Antibodies, Terminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transferase, and Surface Markers Analysis is connected with
Definition
Immunologic Markers
Term
Evaluates chromosome metaphase preparations to detect numeric and structural karyotype abnormalities
Definition
Cytogenetics
Term
5 Types of structural abnormalities found in leukemia
Definition
Translocations
Inversions
Deletions
Duplication
Isochromosomes
Term
___ ____ are found in the majority of patients with acute leukemia
Definition
Chromosomal abnormalities
Term
Most common structural abnormalities are
Definition
translocations
Term
5 Treatments for leukemia
Definition
Eradicate leukemic cells
support with blood products
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Transplantation
Term
Cure rate for leukemia is ___
Definition
Low
Term
Absence of Leukemic cells
Definition
Remission
Term
In transplantation the BM must be
Definition
emptied
Term
Which is more important in leukemic transplantation: ABO or HLA
Definition
HLA
Term
____ - ____% of patients die from transplantation rejection or infection
Definition
25-30%
Term
Adult remission of Leukemia percentages
Definition
45-75%
Term
Autologous transplants have ___% survival over 2 year period
Definition
40%
Term
Even with therapies, few leukemic patients live longer than ____ ____
Definition
3 years
Term
FAB Classification of Acute Leukemia
Definition
M0 - M7
L1 - L3
Term
WHO Classification of Acute Leukemia
Definition
FAB
Cytogenetics
Molecular Characterization
Term
5 parts to the Evaluation of Acute Leukemia Blasts
Definition
Size
Amount of cytoplasm
Nuclear chromatin pattern
Presence of nucleoli
Presence of Auer Rods (AML/AMML)
Term
Auer Rods are present in ____% of AML Patients
Definition
60%
Term
No definitive myeloid differentiation
Definition
M0
Term
Myeloblastic without maturation
Auer rods may be seen
70% of cells are primarily blasts
Definition
M1
Term
Worst FAB Classification
Positive in cytochemical stains
Definition
M1
Term
M1 is Positive in 3 cytochemical stains, name them
Definition
Myeloperoxidase
Sudan Black
Specific esterase
Term
Myeloblastic with Maturation
No maturation beyond promyelocyte in marrow
Definition
M2
Term
Chromosome abnormality with M2
Definition
t(8;21)
Term
M1 & M2 constitute ___% of AML
Definition
50%
Term
Promyelocytic
Chromosome abnormality t(15;17)
Peroxidase Positive
Auer Rods may be present in bundles
DIC often occurs
Definition
M3
Term
Myelomonocytic (Naegli)
Specific and Non-specific esterase Positive
Positive lysozyme in urine and blood
Definition
M4
Term
Monocytic (Schilling Leukemia)
High prevalence of extramedullary tumors
High WBC
Positive non-specific esterase (Alpha-napthyl acetate butyrate esterase)
Positive lysozyme (muramidase)
Definition
M5
Term
Bleeding Gums Every Time they brush their teeth
Definition
M5
Term
Erythroleukemia (DiGuglielmo's)
NRBC & Myelobasts in peripheral
BM shows RBC Hyperplasia
Definition
M6
Term
Megakaryoblast
Very rare
Platelet peroxidase is specific
Blasts have abundant budding cytoplasm
Plt count is normal or high
Definition
M7
Term
If PAS (+) and all others are (=)
Definition
ALL
Term
If Non-Specific is (+) and Others are (=)
Definition
M5 Monoblastic
Term
If both Non-specific and Specific esterases are (+)
Definition
M4 Myelomonoblastic
Term
Primary granules of myeloid cells are stained
Definition
Myeloperoxidase
Term
Phospholipids, neutral fats, sterols, Primary and secondary granules are stained
Definition
Sudan Black B
Term
Specific Esterase and Myeloid cells are stained
Definition
Naphthol AS-D Choloroacetate
Term
Non-Specific esterase, monocytes
Definition
Alpha-naphthyl acetate or butyrate
Term
Which is most specific for monocytes
Definition
Butyrate
Term
Which is more sensitive for monocytes
Definition
Acetate
Term
Stains BOTH monocytes and granulocytes in step 1
Step 2 : Na Fl Inhibition Step (renders monocytes negative)
Definition
Naphthol AS-D Acetate (NASDA)
Term
Stains glycogen and related compounds
Positive in lymphoctes, segmented neutrophils, and nucleated RBC
Definition
Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS)
Term
Helpful in diagnosing erythroleukemia
Definition
PAS
Term
Sudan Black; peroxidase Negative
Non-specific Esterase Negative
Specific Esterase Negative
PAS Negative
Definition
Undifferentiated
Term
Sudan Black; peroxidase Negative
Non-specific Esterase Negative
Specific Esterase Negative
PAS Positive
Definition
Acute Lymphocytic
Term
Sudan Black; peroxidase Positive
Non-specific Esterase Negative
Specific Esterase Positive
PAS Negative
Definition
M1 (Myeloblastic without maturation)
Term
Sudan Black; peroxidase Positive
Non-specific Esterase Negative
Specific Esterase Positive
PAS Negative
Definition
M2 (Myeloblastic with maturation)
Term
Sudan Black; peroxidase Positive
Non-specific Esterase Negative
Specific Esterase Positive
PAS Negative
Definition
M3 (Promyelocytic)
Term
Sudan Black; peroxidase Positive
Non-specific Esterase Positive
Specific Esterase Positive
PAS Negative
Definition
M4 (Naegli)
Term
Sudan Black; peroxidase Negative
Non-specific Esterase Positive
Specific Esterase Negative
PAS Negative
Definition
M5(Schilling Leukemia)
Term
Sudan Black; peroxidase Negative
Non-specific Esterase Positive
Specific Esterase Negative
PAS Positive
Definition
M6 (DiGuglielmo's)
Term
Sudan Black; peroxidase Negative
Non-specific Esterase Positive
Specific Esterase Negative
PAS Positive
Definition
M7 (Megakaryoblast)
Term
>20% blasts in PBS
Definition
Acute Leukemia
Term
<20% blasts in PBS
Definition
Chronic Leukemia
Term
Lymphocytes are involved in ____ and ____ ____
Definition
humoral and cellular immunity
Term
Lymphocyte maturation occurs in the ___ ___ & ____
Definition
BM & Thymus
Term
T cells go to the _____ where maturation is completed
Definition
Thymus
Term
B cells stay in the ___ ___ where maturation is completed
Definition
BM
Term
After cells mature they go to secondary organs: ___ and ___
Definition
Nodes and Spleen
Term
Primary site of cell proliferation is ____-_____, regardless of whether the AGN is present
Definition
Antigen Independent
Term
Secondary site of cell proliferation is _____-______, occurs only if AGN is present
Definition
Antigen Dependent
Term
Stimulate or suppress ABY production
Definition
T Cells
Term
T Cell Effector Functions Include 3
Definition
Delayed hypersensitivity
Graft vs Host Reactivity
Tumor Immunity
Term
T or F: Without stimulation, peripheral B cells remain in resting stage and do not divide
Definition
True
Term
If exposed to AGN, AGN binds to cell surface
Proliferation ensues and B cell matures into ____ ____
Definition
Plasma Cell
Term
Babies and toddler have an ______ proportion of lymphocytes cared to adults
Definition
INVERSE
Term
30-40% of circulating lymphs are B
10% are NK
50-60% are ___
Definition
T lymphs
Term
CD 4
CD 8
Definition
Helper CD4
Cytotoxic/suppressor CD8
Term
HIV Destroys ____ ____ _____
Definition
Helper T Cells
Term
3 causes of decreased production of lymphocytes
Definition
Aplastic
myelophthisic
chemotherapy
Term
True increase of lymphocytes is an absolute count GREATER than
Definition
4,000 / microliter
Term
Lymphocytosis is observed in 3 types
Definition
Infectious mononucleosis
Other viral infections
Benign lymphoproliferative disorders
Malignant lymphoproliferative disorders
Term
We will use ____ or ____ for Infectious Mono type
Definition
reactive or atypical
Term
______ for others such as plasmacytoid, prolymph, questionable lymphoma
Definition
Abnormal
Term
_____ for questionable leukemia or lymphoma
Definition
Immature
Term
T or F: Change in appearance represents T or B lymphocytes reacting to antigenic stiumli and transforming into immuneresponsive cell - usually in response to viral stimulus
Definition
True
Term
___ ___ ___ attaches to B lymphs and elicits a T cell counter-response in infectious mono
Definition
Epstein Barr virus
Term
____ 10% Reactive Lymphs ARE Clinically Significant
Definition
> (Greater)
Term
5 Diseases associated with reactive lymphs
Definition
Infectious Mononucleosis
Toxoplasmosis
CMV
Herpes
Hepatitis
Term
Infectious Mononucleosis detection is usually with the ____ ____ ____
Definition
Serologic Test Monospot
Term
An acute, benign infection with Epstein-Barr virus
Definition
Infectious Mononucleosis
Term
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, pharynigitis, extreme fatigue, headache, occasional splenomegaly or hepatomegaly
Definition
Infectious Mononucleosis
Term
T or F: IM WBC 12-20,000 / microliter
Definition
True
Term
T or F: IM Relative and absolute lymphopenia
Definition
FALSE
lymphocytosis
Term
T or F: Cold Agglutinin may be present in IM and will usually be due to anti-i
Definition
TRUE
Term
Reacts with another animal species
Definition
Heterophile
Term
Reacts with horse cells after absorption with guinea pig
Definition
Monospot
Term
Treatment of IM
Definition
Self-Limiting
NO Treatment Necessary
Term
Prognosis of IM
Definition
Excellent!
Term
____ ____ may cause mature lymphs to transform
Definition
Viral Infections
Term
____ _____ produce the immunoglobulins
Definition
Plasma Cells
Term
A genetic mistake may occur during 2
Definition
Cellular replication
Cellular differentiation
Term
Plasmacytoma
Definition
Composed of a clone of abnormal plasma cells
Term
Plasmacytomas will travel to other locations in the BM and establish Multiple sites
Definition
Multiple Myeloma
Term
___ ___ ___ cause interleukin-6 to be produced
Definition
Mutated plasma cells
Term
IL-6 causes the abnormal plasma cells to ___
Definition
replicate
Term
3 primary disease processes found in MM
Definition
Expanding plasma cell mass
Overproduction of monoclonal immunoglobulins
production of osteoclast activating factor (OAF) and other cytokines
Term
Expanded Plasma Cell Mass - _____ results in fatigue and shortness of breath
Definition
Anemia
Term
Expanded Plasma Cell Mass - _____ results in delayed hemostasis
Definition
Thrombocytopenia
Term
Expanded Plasma Cell Mass - ______ results in increased susceptibility to infections
Definition
Neutropenia
Term
Expanded Plasma Cell Mass - ____ occurs
Definition
Pancytopenia
Term
Inappropriate production of large amounts of useless immunoglobulin molecules
imbalance of light and heavy chains
excess free light or heavy chains
Definition
MM
Term
All of the immunoglobulins produced by the clone of myeloma cells are identical
Definition
Monoclonal gammopathy
Term
What is one of the hallmarks in MM
Definition
Overproduction of immunoglobulin
Term
Excess immunoglobulin can lead to alteration in the physical characteristic of blood, referred to as ______
Definition
viscosity
Term
Most severe if IgM is present in large quantities
Definition
Hyperviscosity Syndrome
Term
Imbalanced immunoglobulin production can lead to an excess of light chains, free light chains
Definition
Bence Jones Protein (Proteinuria)
Term
2 other consequences of MM Immunoglobulin
Definition
Amyloidoisis and Autoimmune Conditions
Term
Kappa or lambda chains may be deposited in many organs
Definition
Amyloidoisis
Term
Bleeding disorders due to ABYs attacking clotting factor proteins
Definition
Autoimmune Conditions
Term
_____ are bone cells active in locally reabsorbing bone
Definition
Osteoclasts
Term
___ are equally active in utilizing Ca in the blood to form new bone
Definition
Osteoblasts
Term
MM interrupts the balance of the ___ & ____
Definition
Osteoclasts and Osteoblasts
Term
__________ stimulates osteoclasts to increase bone reabsorption and release Ca
Definition
Osteoclast-Activating Factor
Term
Clear or lucent areas in X-rays
Definition
lytic lesions
Term
___-___ inhibits ______ and new bone formation
Definition
IL-6
Osteoblasts
Term
Free Ca circulating in the blood can cause 5
Definition
muscle weakness
muscle cramping
mental confusion
bone pain
Kidney stones
Term
Used to measure albumin plus immunoglobulins
Definition
Protein Electrophoresis
Term
What type of spike is usually present in MM
Definition
M-Spike / Monoclonal Spike
Term
MM - ___,___ anemia, _____ in more advanced stages, _____ formation of RBC is common
Definition
NC/NC
Pancytopenia
Rouleaux
Term
Performed to evaluate the numbers of plasma cells present and to examine the appearance of the cells
Increased # of plasma cells usually observed in MM
Definition
BM Biopsy
Term
MM usually see more than ____ % plasma cells in a 300-1000 cell count
Definition
30%
Term
MM Treatment
Definition
Chemotherapy and radiation and Transplantation
Term
MM Prognosis and mean survival
Definition
Variable
3-4 years
Term
Due to overproduction of IgM
Definition
Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
Term
Monoclonal M-spike & Plasmacytoid lymphs in BM
Definition
Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
Term
As Walenstrom's disease progresses ___, ___, and ___ ___ become enlarged and ___ ____ develop
Definition
Liver, Spleen, and Lymph Nodes
Neurological Manifestations
Term
May cause blurred vision, headache, and confusion. Eye may have sausage-link vein
Definition
Waldenstrom's
Term
Abnormal IgM levels interfere with 2
Definition
Platelets and blood clotting factor proteins
Term
T or F: Extensive Bruising is observed in WM
Definition
True
Term
T or F: Cryoglobulinemic Purpura is see in WM
Definition
True
Term
____ protein will precipitate on exposure to cold
Raynaud's Syndrome
Definition
IgM
Term
Treatment of WM
Definition
Chemotherapy
plasmapharesis
Term
T or F: No cure is currently available for WM
Definition
True
Term
T or F: Survival rate of WM is based on the % of BM replacement by prolymphocytes
Definition
True
Term
Organomegaly +++
Hyperviscosity +++
Lytic Bone Lesions +
Renal Failure +
Length of Survivial ++
Definition
WM
Term
Organomegaly +
Hyperviscosity +
Lytic Bone Lesions +++
Renal Failure +++
Length of Survivial +
Definition
MM
Term
Neoplastic disorder originating in lymphatic tissue that can spread to marrow and blood
Definition
Lymphoma
Term
2 major categories of lymphoma
Definition
Hodgkin's
Non-Hodgkin's
Term
First lymphoma to be recognized
Involves lymphatic system only
Definition
Hodgkin's
Term
Treatment of Hodgkin's
Definition
Radiation
Splenectomy in some cases
Term
Unique cell found in Hodgkin's Lymphoma only in the BM (owl eyes)
Definition
Reed-Sternberg Cell
Term
Staging of Hodgkin's Lymphoma is based on 3
Definition
BM Findings
X-Ray
Body Scan
Term
May be nodular or diffuse
May be B cell or T cell
Associated with genetic damage
Definition
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Term
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment
Definition
Chemotherapy
Term
Nucleus will be cleft, cleaved unclumped nucleus, nucleoli with cloverleaf appearance
Definition
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Term
Lymphocytes have marked convolutions
T-Cell Lymphoma
Affects skin and is called Mycosis fungoides
Definition
Sezary Syndrome
Term
Related to malignant histiocytosis
Definition
Lipid Storage Disorders
Term
3 common lipid storage disorders
Definition
Gaucher's
Niemann-Pick
Tay-Sachs
Term
Tissue Paper Histiocytes
Definition
Gaucher's
Term
Fat droplets in Histiocytes
Definition
Niemann-Pick
Term
Lipids build up and are ingested by histiocytes and macrophages
Definition
Hereditary deficiency of glucoceretbrosidase and sphingomyelinase
Term
Lipid storage disorders are usually observed in ethnic ____
Definition
Jews
Term
Lipid storage disorders deaths occur during ____
Definition
childhood
Term
Malignant proliferation of lymphoblasts
Most common malignancy of children
Definition
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Term
First Leukemia to be called curable
Definition
ALL
Term
Small, uniform lymphoblasts
Most common of ALL
Pediatric group - best prognosis
Definition
L1
Term
B cell lineage - may be t(12;21)
Definition
L1
Term
Large, pleomorphic lymphoblasts (cells often have indented nucleus)
Often found in over age 15
B OR T Cell Lineage
Definition
L2
Term
Worst Prognosis ALL
B Cell Lineage;
Absence of BCL-2
Definition
L3
Term
Vacuolated and deeply basophilic cytoplasm
Definition
Burkitt's Type L3
Term
3 types of markers of ALL
Definition
Cytochemical cell staining using PAS
Cytoplasmic nuclear or surface immunoglobins
Common ALL Antigen
Term
PAS detects _____
Definition
glycogen
Term
Found in early pre-B and pre-T cells
Same as the CD 10 Surface marker
Definition
CALLA Common ALL Antigen
Term
Detects heavy chains - least common method
Definition
Cytoplasmic Immunoglobin
Term
Which enzyme is found in immature T and B lymphoblasts?
Definition
Nuclear Enzyme TdT
Term
Does TdT distinguish between ALL and AML?
Definition
YES
Term
Monoclonal ABYs that detect surface cluster determinations - flow cytometry is utilized
Definition
Cytoplasmic Immunoglobin
Term
Petechiae and Bruising are first symptoms
Definition
ALL
Term
ALL is more likely to go to ____ than any other leukemia
Definition
CNS
Term
WBC low normal or high
Anemia is often severe
Decreased Plt count
BM hypercellular with lymphoblasts
M:E ratio is normal
Definition
ALL
Term
Positive for esterase, Sudan Black, Myeloperoxidase
Definition
AML
Term
Positive for PAS and TdT
Definition
ALL
Term
Negative for esterase, Sudan Black, Myeloperoxidase
Definition
ALL
Term
Treatment of ALL 3
Definition
Chemotherapy
Support with blood products
Transplant for those who relapse during first 6-12 months
Term
Prognosis for ALL is related to _____ on diagnosis and ____ of patient
Definition
WBC
age
Term
____ WBC has a better prognosis
______ patients have a better prognosis
Definition
LOW
YOUNGER
Term
CML patients who convert to ALL have ____ prognosis
Children are often _____
Definition
POOR
CURED
Term
Lymphoproliferative Disorder
Monoclonal proliferation
Accumulation of malignant lymphocytes
Definition
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Term
Most common of all leukemias
Definition
CLL
Term
CLL occurs primarily in _____ adults
more frequently in _____
Has the _____ prognosis
Definition
Older
Men
Best
Term
___% CLL will have a chromosomal abnormality
Definition
50%
Term
_____ in both peripheral blood and BM. CLL
Definition
Lymphocytosis
Term
CLL lymphocytes are ____, ___-_____
Definition
mature, well-differentiated
Term
T or F: Smudge Cells are present in CLL
Definition
True
Term
T or F: You will see neutropenia, Nc/Nc anemia, and throbocytopenia in CLL
Definition
True
Term
Altered humoral immunity
-Suppression of all classes of immunoglobulins
-Impaired immunologic activity
Definition
CLL
Term
Common clinical presentation of CLL 6
Definition
Chronic fatigue
lymphadenopathy
splenomegaly
altered humoral immunity
increased susceptibility to infections
AID may develop
Term
T or F: CLL will have a Positive Direct Antiglobulin Test
Definition
True
Term
CLL will find B-lymphocytes in ___ ___
Definition
Flow Cytometry
Term
M:E ratio 3:1
BM hypercellular
Smudge cells
Mild anemia nc/nc
Thrombocytopenia
WBC 15,000-100,000 / microliter
Definition
CLL
Term
CLL Lympocytosis in Peripheral blood is at least ____ / microliter
Definition
5,000
Term
T or F: CLL May have extra chromosome 12
Definition
True
Term
T or F: No cytochemical stains are required for CLL
Definition
True
Term
Treatment for CLL
Median year survival
Definition
Chemotherapy
5 year survival is 50%
Term
Subacute lymphocytic leukemia with the predominant cell being the pro-lymphocyte
Definition
Prolymphocytic Leukemia (PLL)
Term
Prolymphs are _____ with a ____ clumped nucleus
Definition
Larger

Less clumped
Term
T or F: Prolymphs have a prominent nucleolus
Definition
True
Term
T or F: WBC is usually VERY High for PLL
Definition
True
Term
Also referred to as leukemic reticuloendotheliosis
Definition
Hairy Cell Leukemia
Term
B-cell
Lymphs have fine, hair-like, irregular cytoplasmic projections
Definition
Hairy Cell Leukemia
Term
T or F: Pancytopenia is common in Hairy Cell Leukemia
Definition
True
Term
Hair Cell Leukemia Cells are ____-___ ____ _____ Positive
Definition
Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)
Term
T or F: BM is not usually performed for Hairy Cell Leukemia
Definition
True
Term
Is splenomegaly present in Hairy Cell Leukemia?
Definition
Yes
Term
T or F: It is easy to morphologically separate CLL and Lymphosarcoma Cell Lymphoma
Definition
FALSE

It is HARD to morphologically separate
Term
Due to bacterial infection, stress, inflammation, malignant blood disorders such as leukemia
Definition
Neutrophilia
Term
Due to leukemia, chemotherapy, other blood disorders, Apalstic anemia
INFECTION is a BAD sign
Definition
Neutropenia
Term
High count is observed in some leukemias, some bacterial infections, and rickettsial infections
Definition
Monocytosis
Term
T or F: We do not see decreased Eosinophils OR Basophils
Definition
True
Term
Albinism
Recurrent Infections
Giant, fused lysozyme granules in most cells
Definition
Chediak-Higashi
Term
Which 2 qualitative WBC Disorders are inherited?
Definition
Alder-Reilly
May-Hegglin
Term
LE prep is ____ but not _____
Definition
Specific but not Sensitive
Term
Which condition is LE Cells typically found in?
Definition
SLE
Term
Myelofibrosis is considered a _____ state
Definition
leukoerythroblastic
Term
Extramedullary hematopoiesis causes
Definition
splenomegaly
Term
Leukemoid reaction ____ LAP
Definition
increased
Term
All acute leukemias have ____ platelet count
Definition
Decreased
Term
M3 DIC from _____
Definition
granules
Term
Usually present in young adults with lymphadenopathy
Definition
Reactive Lymphocytes
Term
In reactive lymphocytes (ballerina skirt) Monospot and heterophil will be _____
Definition
positive
Term
ALL : TdT, PAS, & CALLA are _____
Definition
Positive
Term
How can a blast be distinguished from a lymph?
Definition
Nuclear Clumping
Term
Which cell is usually seen in viral infections?
Definition
Reactive lymphocytes
Term
Which cell is usually seen in parasitic infections?
Definition
Eosinophils
Term
What may be seen in the blasts of AML?
Definition
Auer Rods
Term
What is the platelet count on a patient with chemotherapy?
Definition
~10,000 / microliter
Term
What does CML stand for?
Definition
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Term
What does AML stand for?
Definition
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Term
What does ALL stand for?
Definition
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Term
What does MPD stand for?
Definition
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Term
What does CLL stand for?
Definition
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Term
What does IM stand for?
Definition
Infectious Mononucleosis
Term
What does PLL stand for?
Definition
Prolymphocytic Leukemia
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