This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Neoplastic disorders of WBCs, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'A 15-year-old boy presented with 1 day history of bleeding gums, subconjunctival bleed and purpuric rash. Investigations revealed: Hb 6.4 gm/dl; TLC-26,500/mm3; prothrombin time-20 sec with a control of 13 sec; paial thromboplastin time-50 sec; and fibrinogen 10 mg/dl. Peripheral smear was suggestive of acute myeloblastic leukemia. Which of the following is the most likely? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Myeloblastic leukemia without maturation, B. Myeloblastic leukemia with maturation, C. Promyelocytic leukemia, D. Myelomonocytic leukemia', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: - This patient has complaints of bleeding along with thrombocytopenia, decreased fibrinogen & increased PT & APTT. - These features are consistent with DIC. - DIC is most commonly associated with M3 subtype of AML= APML', 'role': 'assistant'}]