Question 366 · LDEK · Children with systemic diseases and disabilities

Indicate primary symptoms of leukemia involving leukocyte infiltration which may occur in the oral cavity:

1) agranulocytic ulcers;
2) tooth displacements;
3) toothache without radiological symptoms;
4) petechiae;
5) lock-jaw;
6) generalized erythema.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,5,6.
  2. B. 2,3,5.
  3. C. 2,4,5.
  4. D. 1,2,4,5.
  5. E. 2,3,5,6.
Hint

Separate signs caused directly by leukaemic cells infiltrating tissues from those caused by marrow failure (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia).

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