Child health · UKMLA & AKT
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (all) — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- Most common childhood cancer - accounts for ~78% of childhood leukaemias
- Peak incidence 2-5 years; males affected more than females (~1.5:1)
- Caused by uncontrolled clonal proliferation of immature lymphoblasts → bone marrow failure + organ infiltration
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