Leukaemia Classifications and Differences

Jun 23, 2024

MLT Lectures by Tanveer Tara

Introduction

  • Lecturer: Tanveer Tara
  • Field: Haematology
  • Topic: Different Types of Leukaemia, Classifications, and Differences

Types of Leukaemia

  1. Acute Leukaemia
  2. Chronic Leukaemia

Classification of Leukaemia

  • FAB Classification for Acute Leukaemia
    • Focuses on the number of blasts
  • WHO Classification
    • Also considers the number of blasts
    • Other criteria may be involved

Key Points to Discuss

  • Difference between Acute and Chronic Leukaemia
  • Detailed comparison of FAB vs WHO Classification
  • Importance of blast counts in both classifications

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  • Discussion will involve slides to show detailed information