Reference no: EM133878793
Questions
1. Distinguish common features of the chronic lymphoproliferative disorders.
2. Describe the symptoms, peripheral smear morphology, and treatment and complications of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
3. Review the pertinent features of hairy cell leukemia, including clinical presentation, peripheral smear, and pertinent cytochemical stains.
4. Differentiate the features of Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma with regard to clinical presentation.
5. Summarize the morphologic features of the plasma cell with regard to its role in multiple myeloma.
6. Describe the clinical symptoms, prognosis, and treatment of multiple myeloma.
7. Differentiate the clinical and laboratory features that distinguish Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.
8. List the CD markers used to differentiate B-cell and T-cell disorders.
1. Define the myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs).
2. Outline the possible causes of MDSs.
3. Review the major cellular morphologic abnormalities associated with MDSs.
4. Classify MDSs according to the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria.
5. Summarize the disease indicators that contribute to prognosis of MDSs.
6. Discuss the management of MDSs.