Step I Which Leukemia's Cause DIC?

[SKaminski]

I've been having some problems figuring this out.

Is it just AML-M3?

Is it AML-M3 and CML?

Is it AML-M3, CML, and ALL?

 

[Qester]

I learned it as APL (M3)

 

[SKaminski]

I learned it as APL (M3)

I thought so too! And then one of Broencephalon's flash cards said "CML". Thanks for confirming my suspicion!

 

[Postictal Raiden]

From my understanding, it's the release of auer rods into circulation that leads to DIC.

 

[Dr.serotonin]

I thought so too! And then one of Broencephalon's flash cards said "CML". Thanks for confirming my suspicion!

CML is famous for its autoimune hemolytic anemia. (warm type)

 

[Phloston]

CML is famous for its autoimune hemolytic anemia. (warm type)

Isn't it CLL?

 

[Phloston]

I've been having some problems figuring this out.

Is it just AML-M3?

Is it AML-M3 and CML?

Is it AML-M3, CML, and ALL?

The DIC is thought to be from myeloperoxidase entering the blood. Auer rods contain myeloperoxidase (a blue-green heme-containing pigment, hence the blue/auer color of the rods). AML M3 is the best answer for DIC. I would think any AML could do it, but M3 is the USMLE classic.

 

[Dr.serotonin]

Isn't it CLL?

thats true. thanks for correction