Leukaemia update. Part 1: diagnosis and management
Cet article passe en revue les travaux récents sur le diagnostic et la prise en charge des leucémies
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is the most common leukaemia in adults Patients with acute leukaemia can deteriorate rapidly—urgent discussion with a haematologist is recommended if acute leukaemia is suspected Risk is best stratified according to the genetic abnormalities of the leukaemia Diagnosis of leukaemia requires a multidisciplinary approach Most chronic leukaemias are not curable but can be treated with non-intensive chemotherapy Acute leukaemias are curable if patients are fit enough for intensive chemotherapy; palliation is indicated for frail patients