Home | | Paediatrics | Paediatrics: Chronic myeloid leukaemia (adult type)

Chapter: Paediatrics: Oncology

Paediatrics: Chronic myeloid leukaemia (adult type)

Classically associated with Philadelphia chromosome +ve disease (t(9;22) translocation).

Chronic myeloid leukaemia (adult type)

 

Classically associated with Philadelphia chromosome +ve disease (t(9;22) translocation). It is rare. It has a chronic phase with non-specific symp-toms (fever, night sweats, and hepatosplenomegaly). During this phase the only cure is BMT. Some benefit from A-interferon therapy. The chronic phase progresses to a blast phase that is similar to acute leukaemia. BMT is required. Prognosis is worse if BMT delayed until blast crisis.

 

Study Material, Lecturing Notes, Assignment, Reference, Wiki description explanation, brief detail
Paediatrics: Oncology : Paediatrics: Chronic myeloid leukaemia (adult type) |


Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, DMCA Policy and Compliant

Copyright © 2018-2024 BrainKart.com; All Rights Reserved. Developed by Therithal info, Chennai.