The type of acute myelogenous leukemia associated with a high incidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation in________________?
Correct answer: D. Acute promyelocytic leukaemia
- A. Acute erythroleukaemia
- B. Acute myelomonocytic leukaemia
- C. Acute megakaryocytic leukaemia
- D. Acute promyelocytic leukaemia
Explanation
Acute promyelocytic leukaemia is strongly associated with DIC because abnormal promyelocytes release procoagulant substances and trigger widespread coagulation. This makes bleeding a classic presenting complication of APL.
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