<prompt> A 15-year-old boy presented with one day history of bleeding gums, subconjunctival bleed and purpuric rash. Investigations revealed the following results:Hb-6.4 gmdLTLC-26,500mm3; Platelet - 35,000 mm3Prothrombin time-20 sec with a control of 13 secPartial thromboplastin time-50 sec andFibrinogen 10 mgdlPeripheral smear was suggestive of acute myeloblastic leukemia. Which of the following is the most likely?Myeloblastic leukemia without maturationMyeloblastic leukemia with maturationPromyelocytic leukemiaMyelomonocytic leukemia  <response>: The child presented with acute onset of bleeding, along with the following laboratory findings:Thrombocytopenia 35000mm3 as compared to normal value of 1,50,000mm3Increased prothrombin time 20s as compared to control of 13sIncreased partial thromboplastin time 50s vs. normal 26-32sDecreased fibrinogen 10 mgdL vs. normal of 233-496 mgdlThese hematological abnormalities indicate disseminated intravascular coagulation.Most common form of AML associated with DIC is M3-AML Acute promyelocytic leukemia. 