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Pathology Specific Cytogenetic Disorders 25095814

Which of the following is the most common hematological malignancy in children with Down syndrome?

A
T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
B
Burkitt leukemia
C
Acute promyelocytic leukemia
D
Acute megakaryoblastic leukemia
High-Yield Explanation
Children with trisomy 21 have a high risk of developing leukemia. There is 20-fold increased risk of developing acute B lymphoblastic leukemias. There is 500-fold increased risk of acute myeloid leukemias, most commonly, acute megakaryoblastic leukemia.

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