Knowledge Check

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How is neutropenia defined?

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Absolute neutrophil count < 1.5 x 19⁹/L

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By definition, how long should neutropenia last to qualify as being “chronic”?

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> 3 months

True of false: chronic idiopathic neutropenia is never associated with severe neutropenia.

a

True

b

False

While most such patients have mild-moderate neutropenia, a minority has severe neutropenia.

True of false: chronic idiopathic neutropenia is not associated with an increased risk of infection.

a

True

b

False

There is an increased risk of infection, but infections are rarely severe.

True of false: G-CSF should never be used in a patient with chronic idiopathic neutropenia.

a

True

b

False

G-CSF is indicated in patients with recurrent severe infections.