Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by a three-phase clinical course comprising an initial chronic phase, an accelerated phase, and a blast phase. Most cases of CML are diagnosed in the chronic phase, during which patients may be asymptomatic or may display signs and symptoms, such as fatigue, low-grade fever, elevated white blood cell count or splenomegaly, early satiety, left upper quadrant abdominal pain from spleen infarction, and/or hepatomegaly. Once the disease has entered the accelerated phase, bleeding, petechiae, and ecchymoses may be present. Bone pain, fever, worsening anemia, thrombocytopenia, basophilia, and a rapidly enlarging spleen are typically seen during a blast crisis.
CML accounts for approximately 20% of all leukemias affecting adults. In the last decade, advances in the management of CML have transformed the field, leading to improved outcomes and new treatment goals for patients.
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Cite this: Emmanuel C. Besa. Fast Five Quiz: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Management - Medscape - Sep 21, 2022.
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