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* A [[lumbar puncture|spinal tap]] will tell if the spinal column and [[central nervous system|brain]] has been invaded. | * A [[lumbar puncture|spinal tap]] will tell if the spinal column and [[central nervous system|brain]] has been invaded. | ||
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| [[Image:ALL - Peripherial Blood - Diagnosis - 01.jpg|thumb|acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), peripheral blood of a child, Pappenheim stain, magnification x100]] | |||
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==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Laboratory Findings
- Complete blood count shows the following abnormalities:
- Ferritin levels raised (serum)
- Pathological examination
- A spinal tap will tell if the spinal column and brain has been invaded.
- Peripheral smear