Chronic myelogenous leukemia presented as blast transformation phase


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

S. V. Jagtap, Neha Sharma, Rashmi Gudur, Swati S. Jagtap

Volume :

3

Issue :

3

Abstract :

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm characterised by uncontrolled proliferation of mature and maturating granulocytes. In our case 42 year male over a period of 13 months showed blastic transformation with severe thrombocytopenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation and bleeding. Herewith we present this case for its clinical behaviour, hematological findings and disease course.

Keyword :

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, Blast crisis, Leukemia.