Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Alternate Names : ALL
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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