Clinical haematology · UKMLA & AKT
Blood film patterns in haematological malignancy
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise blood film patterns in haematological malignancy — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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Auer rods are pathognomonic of AML and will never be found in ALL. If seen in a film question, the answer is AML regardless of other features.
A leukoerythroblastic film is a red flag requiring same-day haematology review. Never dismiss as reactive without bone marrow trephine biopsy. Teardrop cells + nucleated RBCs + immature myeloid cells = marrow infiltration or fibrosis.
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