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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Alternate Names : ALL

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

Diagnosis of ALL begins with a medical history and physical exam. Samples of blood and bone marrow cells taken during a biopsy are examined for a buildup of immature cells, called lymphoblasts, and abnormal lymph cells.

Afterward, other tests are done to evaluate the extent of the disease, such as:

  • blood tests
  • scans of the brain and body to check for any tumor masses, bone weakness, or bleeding sites
  • spinal tap
  • tests to check the functions of organs such as the kidneys, liver, heart, and lungs

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    Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Prevention & Expectations

    Author: Thomas Fisher, MD
    Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
    Date Reviewed: 08/01/01



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