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Promyelocytic leukemiaMyelogenousSubtypesLymphoblastic leukemiasAdultsSymptomsPrognosisLymphoidLymphocytesBiphenotypic leukemiaSubtypeMyelomonocytic leukemiaBoneTumorNeoplasmsLymphomaNonlymphocyticTreatmentsMyelocyticChemotherapyHematopoietic stemCancers of the blood cellsForms of leukemiaGranulocytic leukemiaImmature blood cellsSurvivalSarcomaChildhoodDifferent types of leukemiaInfiltrationTypesLeukemicAggressiveCancerTreatmentMalignancyAbnormal white bloodTypicallyCellsPatientsGeneticBladderOccurs in childrenBloodCongenital2021FrequentPathogenesisSystemic leukemiaForm of leukemia
Promyelocytic leukemia6
Myelogenous9
  • This patient had acute myelogenous leukemia. (medscape.com)
  • Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer that involves the bone marrow. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The hallmark of tumor growth for the majority of patient with chronic myelogenous leukemia is Philadelphia chromosome (Ph') - a product of reciprocal translocation of 9 and 22 chromosomes. (org.ua)
  • A new consistent chromosomal abnormality in chronic myelogenous leukaemia identified by quinacrine fluorescence and Giemsa staining. (org.ua)
  • Detection of bcr-abl fusion in chronic myelogenous leukemia by in situ hybridization. (org.ua)
  • In myeloid or myelogenous leukemias - the cancerous change takes place in a type of marrow cell that normally goes on to form red blood cells, some other types of white cells, and platelets. (rxharun.com)
  • Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) - occurs more commonly in adults than in children, and more commonly in men than women. (rxharun.com)
  • This study determines the anti-cancer effect of leaf, root and bulb methanolic and aqueous extracts of B. natalensis and C. comosum in chronic human myelogenous leukaemia (K562) cell line by MTT, Hoechst bis-benzimide nuclear and annexin V stain assays. (bvsalud.org)
  • The most common types, acute lymphocytic leukemia, and acute myelogenous leukemia, now have survival rates of 90% and 70%, respectively. (liveenhanced.com)
Subtypes4
Lymphoblastic leukemias2
  • Lymphocytic, lymphoid, or lymphoblastic leukemias start in the cells that become lymphocyte white blood cells. (medicine.net)
  • Treatment of 218 adult acute lymphoblastic leukemias. (medscape.com)
Adults12
  • AML is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults, and it happens when the bone marrow begins making myeloblasts, also called blasts. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • However, of the forms of acute leukemia that affect adults, AML currently has the shortest length of survival. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) - most often affects adults over the age of 55. (rxharun.com)
  • It's rare in children but is the most common leukemia in adults 1 -accounting for about 38% of new leukemia cases in adults. (medicine.net)
  • Leukemias can affect adults but, more often than not, they occur in children. (liveenhanced.com)
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) , which is one of the most common types of leukemia in adults. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Diagnostic utility of whole genome sequencing in adults with B-other acute lymphoblastic leukemia. (cdc.gov)
  • Genomics improves risk stratification of adults with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients enrolled in measurable residual disease-oriented trials. (cdc.gov)
  • Here you can find a continually updated listing of Memorial Sloan Kettering's current clinical trials for adults with leukemia. (mskcc.org)
  • Intensified therapy in acute lymphoblastic and acute undifferentiated leukemia in adults. (medscape.com)
  • Intensification of treatment for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: results of U.K. Medical Research Council randomized trial UKALL XA. (medscape.com)
  • Intensive postremission chemotherapy without maintenance therapy in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. (medscape.com)
Symptoms22
  • Do the symptoms differ between chronic and acute leukemias? (mdanderson.org)
  • Yes, chronic leukemias develop slowly, so most patients don't experience as many symptoms . (mdanderson.org)
  • Some people may have additional leukemia symptoms alongside leukemia cutis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • However, some forms of leukemia do not cause symptoms at first. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Whether a person experiences other symptoms can depend on the type of leukemia they have and the speed of its growth. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A doctor who thinks a person has leukemia cutis will look at the lesions and ask about the person's symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • What Are Symptoms of Leukemia? (gallivanlawfirm.com)
  • All leukemias involve symptoms caused by blood cell deficiencies. (gallivanlawfirm.com)
  • Many of these symptoms are not specific to leukemia: weakness, sudden and unplanned for weight loss, swelling in the lymph nodes, fatigue, feelings of nausea or faintness, respiratory issues, feverishness, headaches. (gallivanlawfirm.com)
  • Leukemia doesn't always present symptoms in its early stages, and its early symptoms often resemble many less serious conditions. (gallivanlawfirm.com)
  • Differentiating Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) from other types of leukemias can be challenging due to the similar symptoms and overlapping characteristics seen in various forms of the disease. (shaynly.com)
  • It can be years before chronic lymphocytic leukemia needs treatment, and treatments can keep the worst symptoms at bay for many years. (medicine.net)
  • This article will explain chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the symptoms and treatments, and what people can expect regarding life expectancy, survival, remission, and relapse rates. (medicine.net)
  • Symptoms: Do I Have Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia? (medicine.net)
  • Most of the time, people diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia do not have symptoms. (medicine.net)
  • The symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia often are vague and are also symptoms of diseases other than cancer. (medicine.net)
  • If you have these symptoms, abnormal blood tests, and are the right age for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, your healthcare provider will order tests to diagnose chronic lymphocytic leukemia. (medicine.net)
  • Other leukemia symptoms can be different from type to type. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Chromic leukemia may not cause symptoms at first. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Read on to learn about how APL differs from other leukemias, how to spot signs and symptoms, the diagnostic process, and how it's treated. (healthline.com)
  • The symptoms of APL tend to be nonspecific and can resemble those of many other conditions or other types of leukemia. (healthline.com)
  • You should consult a medical professional if you have any potential warning symptoms of APL, even if leukemia is unlikely to be the cause. (healthline.com)
Prognosis7
  • Acute myeloid leukemia is a hematopoietic neoplasm of dismal prognosis that results from the accumulation of immature myeloid blasts in the bone marrow and the peripheral blood. (frontiersin.org)
  • A diagnosis of leukemia cutis in the setting of acute leukemia generally portends a poor prognosis and strongly correlates with additional sites of extramedullary involvement. (medscape.com)
  • Staging and prognosis are crucial aspects in understanding the severity and potential outcome of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). (shaynly.com)
  • Leukemias specifically are found to have a higher prevalence among Hispanic children and adolescents, and adult Hispanic patients with other leukemias have been known to be diagnosed at younger ages and typically have a worse prognosis than other patients. (eyehealthacademy.org)
  • The medical advances that have occurred in recent years for the treatment of sarcomas, carcinomas, and leukemias have greatly improved their overall prognosis. (liveenhanced.com)
  • Impact of TP53 gene variants on prognosis and survival of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. (cdc.gov)
  • Comprehensive analysis of PTPN family expression and prognosis in acute myeloid leukemia. (cdc.gov)
Lymphoid5
Lymphocytes7
  • Myeloid cells produce red blood cells, platelets and other types of white blood cells that aren't lymphocytes. (mdanderson.org)
  • 1c,4a] In leukemia patients, the abnormal lymphoblasts not only cannot develop into mature lymphocytes that fight infection in the body, but also disturb the function of bone marrow by preventing the production of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. (submityourassignment.com)
  • By analyzing the expression of certain proteins on the surface of lymphocytes, flow cytometry can help differentiate CLL from other types of leukemia. (shaynly.com)
  • In lymphoblastic or lymphocytic leukemias - the cancerous change takes place in a type of marrow cell that normally goes on to form lymphocytes, which are infection-fighting immune system cells. (rxharun.com)
  • Complete blood count (CBC) test to measure many types of cells in your blood: Too many lymphocytes are a sign of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. (medicine.net)
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia ( CLL ) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell ). (wikipedia.org)
  • Diagnosis is typically based on blood tests finding high numbers of mature lymphocytes and smudge cells. (wikipedia.org)
Biphenotypic leukemia1
  • Other conditions that should be considered in the evaluation of suspected acute ALL include acute biphenotypic leukemia and natural killer (NK)-cell leukemia. (medscape.com)
Subtype7
  • These numbers tell you what portion of children in a similar situation (such as with the same type and subtype of leukemia) are still alive a certain amount of time after they were diagnosed. (cancer.org)
  • Knowing the type and subtype of leukemia is important in estimating a child's outlook. (cancer.org)
  • The subtype of leukemia is determined by the hematopoietic lineage of neoplastic cells and the stage at which maturational arrest occurs. (medscape.com)
  • Some antecedents are specific to a leukemia subtype, such as the association of acute T-cell leukemia-lymphoma (ATL) with human T-lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-1). (medscape.com)
  • Most lymphocytic leukemias involve a specific subtype of lymphocyte, the B cell. (rxharun.com)
  • One subtype is B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, a more aggressive disease. (rxharun.com)
  • APL is a subtype of an acute form of leukemia called acute myeloid leukemia (AML) . (healthline.com)
Myelomonocytic leukemia3
Bone20
Tumor5
  • Myeloid sarcoma, also known as chloroma, granulocytic sarcoma or myeloblastoma is a type of extramedullary myeloid tumor. (dovepress.com)
  • Three such cancer tumor types at LIVE ENHANCED are sarcomas, which are cancers of the connective tissues, carcinomas, which are cancers of the body surfaces, and leukemias, which are cancers of the blood cells. (liveenhanced.com)
  • Radiation is sometimes used for certain specific situations, such as to shrink a tumor when leukemia has spread to an organ. (ospring.net)
  • Thus, our care covers congenital or acquired non-tumor diseases (anemias, coagulation disorders, etc.), as well as tumor diseases such as leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. (uhkt.cz)
  • Relying in part on the information that is emerging about the genetic basis of leukemia, investigators are pursuing approaches that can kill tumor cells directly, inhibit the body's production of substances that promote their growth, or enhance the immune response against leukemic cells. (mskcc.org)
Neoplasms3
  • The malignancies examined were narrowed to acute and chronic leukemias, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). (eyehealthacademy.org)
  • A Phenogenetic Axis that Modulates Clinical Manifestation and Predicts Treatment Outcome in Primary Myeloid Neoplasms. (cdc.gov)
  • The Program for Drug Development in Leukemia offers patients the most advanced treatments available for acute leukemia, myeloproliferative neoplasms, myelodysplastic syndromes, and chronic myeloid leukemia through participation in phase 1 clinical trials. (mskcc.org)
Lymphoma6
Nonlymphocytic1
Treatments5
  • However nowadays, the survival rate has been gradually increased due to the improvement and the advancement in the diagnosis and the treatments. (submityourassignment.com)
  • While the diagnosis is scary and the treatments may be difficult, patients and their families can enter the process with hope and confidence knowing the outlook is better than it has been in the past. (liveenhanced.com)
  • What are the treatments for leukemia? (medlineplus.gov)
  • The treatments for leukemia depend on which type you have, how severe the leukemia is, your age, your overall health, and other factors. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Before the development of modern medical treatments, APL had one of the poorest prognoses of all acute leukemias, and people usually died within a month . (healthline.com)
Myelocytic2
  • The chronic myelocytic cell line K 562 contains a breakpoint in bcr and produces a chimeric bcr/c-abl transcript. (org.ua)
  • This study was conducted to investigate the effect of magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) and magnetite folate core shell (MFCS) on leukemic and hepatocarcinoma cell cultures as well as their effect on the animal model of acute myelocytic leukemia (AML). (bvsalud.org)
Chemotherapy8
  • Chemotherapy is the main type and the most common way to treat the leukemia. (submityourassignment.com)
  • It is a type of drug therapy and the ultimate goal of chemotherapy is to kill leukemia cells using anticancer drugs until there is no trace of any leukemia cells in the body. (submityourassignment.com)
  • Chemotherapy treatment usually involves combinations of various anti-leukemic drugs rather than a single drug as the cancer cells can be attacked in several different ways and different drugs behave differently in controlling leukemia cells growth process. (submityourassignment.com)
  • Induction therapy is the initial treatment of the chemotherapy that aimed to destroy as many leukemia cells as possible, achieve normal level of blood counts and treat acute lymphocytic leukemia into remission. (submityourassignment.com)
  • Doctors often treat blood cancer such as leukemia with chemotherapy, radiation and blood transfusions. (marijuanadoctors.com)
  • People who have experienced previous chemotherapy or exposure to radiation or smoking, or who have certain genetic disorders or a close family member with Acute Leukemia have a higher risk of developing this cancer. (ospring.net)
  • Neuromuscular impairments in adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: associations with physical performance and chemotherapy doses. (medscape.com)
  • The value of high-dose systemic chemotherapy and intrathecal therapy for central nervous system prophylaxis in different risk groups of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia. (medscape.com)
Hematopoietic stem2
  • Akin to the normal hematopoietic system, leukemias are sustained by a small number of leukemia stem-like cells (LSC), which can be distinct from the normal hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) but also exhibit functional characteristics of self-renewal and (abnormal or hindered) differentiation, and are often quiescent ( 2 - 4 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Chronic myeloid leukaemia is a hematopoietic stem cells disorder treated by tyrosine kinase inhibitors but often cause recurrence of the leukaemia after cessation of therapy, hence require alternative treatment. (bvsalud.org)
Cancers of the blood cells1
Forms of leukemia1
Granulocytic leukemia1
Immature blood cells2
Survival8
Sarcoma1
  • AML affects the ocular system through direct infiltration of tissues, secondary to hematological abnormalities, or in the form of chloroma or myeloid sarcoma in the brain or orbit consequently leading to a variety of manifestations depending on the ocular tissue involved. (dovepress.com)
Childhood4
  • Many of these factors are discussed in Prognostic Factors In Childhood Leukemia (ALL or AML) . (cancer.org)
  • However, congenital leukemia is extremely rare, accounting for only 1% of childhood leukemias. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Among the different types of leukemia cancers, acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children, especially the children aged 2 to 4 as it accounts for 70% -75% of childhood leukemia cancer. (submityourassignment.com)
  • IL16 and factor V gene variations are associated with asparaginase-related thrombosis in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients. (cdc.gov)
Different types of leukemia2
Infiltration1
  • Leukemia cutis is the infiltration of neoplastic leukocytes or their precursors into the epidermis, the dermis, or the subcutis, resulting in clinically identifiable cutaneous lesions. (medscape.com)
Types6
Leukemic3
  • Accurate diagnosis has tremendous prognostic significance and may establish a diagnosis in cases in which leukemia cutis is the harbinger of a systemic leukemic process. (medscape.com)
  • Leukemia cutis is defined by migration of leukemic cells to the skin. (medscape.com)
  • About 98 to 99 percent of children with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia attain initial complete remissions(absence of detectable leukemic cells by microscopic examination) in four to six weeks. (submityourassignment.com)
Aggressive2
  • The consolidation approach depends on how aggressive the leukemia is as well as the unique genetic characteristics of the diagnosis, which is determined through a series of tests at initial diagnosis. (mdanderson.org)
  • In patients with chronic diseases, skin involvement may be associated with transformation into aggressive histology and disease progression. (medscape.com)
Cancer15
  • We can connect you with trained cancer information specialists who will answer questions about a cancer diagnosis and provide guidance and a compassionate ear. (cancer.org)
  • Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects blood-forming cells. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In some leukemias, a shortage of white blood cells can make the patient vulnerable to various infections, and platelet shortages can result in frequent bleeding or bruising, according to the American Cancer Society . (gallivanlawfirm.com)
  • Specifically, CLL differs from acute lymphoblastic leukemia because of how mature the cancer cells are. (medicine.net)
  • Leukemias are classified as myeloid or lymphocytic depending on what precursor cells the cancer starts in. (medicine.net)
  • Acute leukemias have cancer cells that look more immature, wild, and defective. (medicine.net)
  • A diagnosis of cancer is one of the scariest things a person can experience. (liveenhanced.com)
  • Receiving a cancer diagnosis does not have to be a death sentence. (liveenhanced.com)
  • Practical and clinically focused, Abeloff's Clinical Oncology is a trusted medical reference book designed to capture the latest scientific discoveries and their implications for cancer diagnosis and management of cancer in the most accessible manner possible. (bookbaz.ir)
  • Which type of leukemia you have depends on the type of blood cell that becomes cancer and whether it grows quickly or slowly. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) , which is the most common type of cancer in children. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Once the provider makes a diagnosis, there may be additional tests to see whether the cancer has spread. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Leukemia is the 11th-most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. (cancercenter.com)
  • Another 2006 study entitled "Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol-induced apoptosis in Jurkat leukemia T cells is regulated by translocation of Bad to mitochondria" confirmed THC causes death to cancer cells found in leukemia patients. (marijuanadoctors.com)
  • Value of immunophenotype in intensively treated adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia: cancer and leukemia Group B study 8364. (medscape.com)
Treatment16
  • Our Elias Jabbour, M.D. , shares the differences in acute and chronic leukemias, including how they're subtyped and how that helps determine treatment. (mdanderson.org)
  • Doctors use this treatment regimen to eliminate leukemia cells and bring blood counts back to normal. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • It will be important to attend follow-up exams to check for a recurrence of leukemia and any possible treatment side effects. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • If several years have gone by since treatment completion, and there are no signs of leukemia, it is unlikely that AML will return. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • It is imperative for ophthalmologists to be aware of the early ophthalmological manifestations of AML which will allow for earlier diagnosis and treatment of this life-threatening disease. (dovepress.com)
  • 11 The purpose of this review is to present and evaluate the medical literature on the early ophthalmological manifestations of acute myeloid leukemia, which physicians should be aware of for an earlier and more efficient diagnosis and treatment. (dovepress.com)
  • Immediate treatment is required in acute leukemia because of the rapid progression and accumulation of the malignant cells, which then spill over into the bloodstream and spread to other organs of the body. (rxharun.com)
  • Whereas acute leukemia must be treated immediately, chronic forms are sometimes monitored for some time before treatment to ensure maximum effectiveness of therapy. (rxharun.com)
  • What is the treatment for Acute Leukemia? (ospring.net)
  • Treatment depends on multiple factors, including the patient's age and health, the exact form of leukemia and associated genetic mutations. (ospring.net)
  • It is classified as acute leukemia if it progresses quickly without treatment. (healthline.com)
  • Acute myeloid leukemia: challenges for diagnosis and treatment in Latin America. (cdc.gov)
  • Pharmacotypes across the genomic landscape of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia and impact on treatment response. (cdc.gov)
  • From diagnosis to treatment, our experts provide the care and support you need, when you need it. (mskcc.org)
  • Treatment of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia. (medscape.com)
  • Phase III trial of brief intensive treatment of adult acute lymphocytic leukemia comparing daunorubicin and mitoxantrone: a CALGB Study. (medscape.com)
Malignancy2
  • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a hematological malignancy affecting different organ systems including the eye. (dovepress.com)
  • The most prevalent malignancy was chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 18,296 total patients, followed by acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 12,807, and MDS in 10,875 patients. (eyehealthacademy.org)
Abnormal white blood1
  • Chronic leukemia - is characterized by the excessive buildup of relatively mature, but still abnormal, white blood cells. (rxharun.com)
Typically1
  • However, patients with acute leukemias typically bleed easily, like when brushing their teeth. (mdanderson.org)
Cells14
  • If these cells stall in their development, it can result in leukemia. (mdanderson.org)
  • Depending on the type of stem cells damaged and when the breakdown in their growth occurs, leukemia can be classified into two groups: acute or chronic. (mdanderson.org)
  • Leukemias are classified based on when the cells deviate from in their life cycle. (mdanderson.org)
  • Chronic leukemia results from a failure in the life cycle after the cells have matured. (mdanderson.org)
  • Leukemia cutis occurs when leukemia cells affect the skin, forming clusters within the layers of tissue. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Most leukemias begin in white blood cells, though some begin in others cells. (gallivanlawfirm.com)
  • Leukemia is an umbrella term for cancers affecting the blood-forming cells in the body. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This stage whose aim is to destroy any disease cells that remain inside the body and leukemia is completely cured, is less intense than the other two phases and may last about two to three years. (submityourassignment.com)
  • In this case, 'chronic' means the cancerous cells are partially mature. (medicine.net)
  • Chronic leukemia cells mature partly and look more like normal white blood cells than other leukemia cells. (medicine.net)
  • Invivo study, nanoparticles were evaluated to inspect their cytotoxic activity against SNU-182 (human hepatocellular carcinoma), K562 (human leukemia), and THLE2 (human normal epithelial liver) cells via MTT test. (bvsalud.org)
  • Overview of Leukemia Leukemias are cancers of white blood cells or of cells that develop into white blood cells. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A May 2017 study found that CBD and THC cannabis compounds kill leukemia cells successfully by themselves. (marijuanadoctors.com)
  • Leukemia is a group of cancers that develop in the cells that produce blood cells. (healthline.com)
Patients5
  • Patients who remain leukemia-free for 10 years or more can be considered cured. (submityourassignment.com)
  • A new method of "in-cell reverse transciptase-polymerase chain reaction" for detection of BCR/Abl transcripts in chronic myeloid leukemia patients. (org.ua)
  • 0001). Living near the US/Mexico border was also correlated with worse outcomes among patients with ALL, AML, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), and MDS. (eyehealthacademy.org)
  • While still serious diseases, some chronic leukemias are treatable, with patients experiencing positive outcomes. (cancercenter.com)
  • As noted earlier, patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) may present with fever without any other evidence of infection. (medscape.com)
Genetic3
  • Emergence of LSC is dependent on individual or combined genetic mutations that broadly determine the cellular affiliation of the leukemia, and permit or impose ectopic self-renewal and a restricted differentiation potential into what constitutes the proliferative bulk of the leukemia ( 5 , 6 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Genetic alterations predisposing to leukemia may be congenital or acquired. (medscape.com)
  • Association of Inherited Genetic Factors With Drug-Induced Hepatic Damage Among Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. (cdc.gov)
Bladder1
  • The seven most common cancers- breast , lung , prostate , colorectal , melanoma , bladder and kidney -are solid cancers that account for nearly 1.3 million new diagnoses a year. (cancercenter.com)
Occurs in children1
Blood2
Congenital1
20211
  • Estimates provided by the ACS suggest that in the US in 2021, doctors will diagnose approximately 61,090 cases of leukemia, while 23,660 people will lose their lives to the disease. (gallivanlawfirm.com)
Frequent1
  • Ophthalmic manifestations of leukemia are more frequent with acute than chronic leukemia and can affect all intraocular structures. (dovepress.com)
Pathogenesis2
  • The pathogenesis of leukemia is well-characterized in the two-hit hypothesis of acute myeloid leukemia. (medscape.com)
  • Over the past several years, there has been an explosion in our understanding of the pathogenesis of both acute and chronic leukemia, the number of novel agents with unique mechanisms of action, and other new strategies, including immunologic approaches. (mskcc.org)
Systemic leukemia3
Form of leukemia1