RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Acute leukaemia: no reason to panic
JF Clinical Medicine
JO Clin Med
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 221
OP 224
DO 10.7861/clinmed.2022-0149
VO 22
IS 3
A1 Eleni E Ladikou
A1 Iona Ashworth
A1 Dale Seviar
A1 Timothy Chevassut
YR 2022
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/22/3/221.abstract
AB Acute leukaemia is characterised by uncontrolled expansion of immature leukocytes, either myeloid or lymphoid progenitors, leading to acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and acute lymphoid leukaemia (ALL), respectively. If left untreated, it is life-threatening and can lead to death within weeks. When acute leukaemia is suspected, urgent haematology input should be sought. Appropriate investigations are needed promptly to confirm diagnosis and start treatment. A multidisciplinary approach is vital to ensure appropriate management.