Bone Marrow Examination · Pathology

Which finding in bone marrow suggests acute leukemia?

  1. Increased marrow fat spaces
  2. Less than 5% blasts
  3. Greater than 20% blasts
  4. Normal cellularity
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Correct answer: Greater than 20% blasts

Acute leukemia is defined by ≥20% blasts in the bone marrow. This indicates uncontrolled proliferation of immature cells.

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