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Differential Diagnosis for Positive Chloro AS-D Acetate Esterase Stain

The chloro AS-D acetate esterase stain, also known as specific esterase, is a diagnostic tool used in hematopathology to identify certain types of leukemia. A positive result with this stain supports specific diagnoses within the spectrum of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Here's a differential diagnosis based on the provided options:

  • Single Most Likely Diagnosis

    • A. AML - M5: This subtype of AML, also known as acute monocytic leukemia, is most closely associated with a positive chloro AS-D acetate esterase stain. The monocytic differentiation in AML-M5 leads to the expression of specific esterases that react with the chloro AS-D acetate esterase stain.
  • Other Likely Diagnoses

    • C. AML - M4: While not as strongly associated as AML-M5, AML-M4 (acute myelomonocytic leukemia) can also show positivity with the chloro AS-D acetate esterase stain due to its myelomonocytic differentiation. However, the intensity and frequency of positivity may be less compared to AML-M5.
  • Do Not Miss Diagnoses

    • None of the options provided (B. AML - M6, D. AML - M7) are typically associated with a positive chloro AS-D acetate esterase stain. AML-M6 (acute erythroid leukemia) and AML-M7 (acute megakaryoblastic leukemia) have different diagnostic markers and are less likely to be confused with AML-M5 based on this stain alone. However, in the context of "do not miss," it's crucial to consider all subtypes of AML in the differential diagnosis to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
  • Rare Diagnoses

    • While the chloro AS-D acetate esterase stain is specifically associated with monocytic lineage, rare cases or atypical presentations of other AML subtypes might occasionally show unexpected positivity. However, based on the provided options, there are no rare diagnoses that would typically be considered in this context. Other rare myeloid neoplasms or leukemias not listed might occasionally show positivity but are not relevant to the options given.

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