AML quiz

A diagnosis of AML requires either identifying __ myeloid blasts in the BM (or PB) or detecting certain specific cytogenetic abnormalities.

• ≥20%

• ≥30%

• ≥25%

• ≥35%

Oncologic emergency that can be seen in AML

• None

• DIC

• Spinal cord compression

• tumor lysis syndrome

Goal of treatment in AML

• Achievement of a complete remission

• Avoid complications

• Avoid multiple transfusion

• Achieve disease free survival

Called "7+3" regimen

• Decitabine + Methylprednisone

• cytarabine along with anthracycline

• Capecitabine + Rituximab

• FOLFOX+imatinib

Complete remission (CR) is defined as blast count of less than __

• <5%

• 10%

• 5%

• 6%