Abstract:
Haematological neoplasms comprise a collection of
heterogeneous neoplastic conditions that arise from
cells of the bone marrow and lymphoid system.
This study describes the pattern and distribution
of haematological neoplasms at a tertiary hospital
inNorthern Province,Sri Lanka.
A descriptive retrospective audit was conducted
ofall haematological neoplasms diagnosed by bone
marrow and peripheral blood examination.
A total of 435 haematological neoplasms were
diagnosed and reported during the 4-year period.
Acute myeloid leukaemia was the commonest
haematological neoplasm, followed by plasma
cell neoplasm myelodysplastic syndrome acute
lymphoblastic leukaemia chronic myeloid
leukaemia and chronic lymphocytic leuka
emia. Male predominance was seen in most
haematological neoplasms, compatible with local,
regional, and global data. Female predilection was
noted in essential thrombocythaemia, matching
global trends, andin myelodysplastic syndrome,
incontrast to global data.
Acute myeloid leukaemia is the most common
haematological neoplasm.
