Mesh term Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic-Phase
Browse to parent terms:Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive
Description
The initial phase of chronic myeloid leukemia consisting of an relatively indolent period lasting from 4 to 7 years. Patients range from asymptomatic to those exhibiting ANEMIA; SPLENOMEGALY; and increased cell turnover. There are 5% or fewer blast cells in the blood and bone marrow in this phase.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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