Which Leukemia's Cause DIC?

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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?
 
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.
 
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