Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in a Young Adult
Kalan Patel1, Jawhar Syed1, Ashwin Jagadish1
1Internal Medicine, East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, USA.
This case study discusses a rare instance of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in a 29-year-old male, characterized by the Philadelphia chromosome. It emphasizes considering CML in younger individuals for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Genetics
Background:
- Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) typically affects older adults.
- Atypical presentations of CML can occur in younger individuals.
- The Philadelphia chromosome (BCR-ABL1 translocation) is a hallmark of CML.
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