Advances in the pathological diagnosis and biology of acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Ann Diagn Pathol. 2005 Aug;9(4):239-57. doi: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2005.07.001.

Abstract

An accurate diagnosis of acute lymphocytic leukemia requires careful examination of the morphology, immunophenotype, genetic features, clinical characteristics, and molecular findings. This multiparametric approach should be used to achieve optimal evaluation of every suspected case of acute lymphocytic leukemia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma* / diagnosis
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma* / genetics
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma* / pathology