Hyperleukocytosis and Leukostasis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Can a Better Understanding of the Underlying Molecular Pathophysiology Lead to Novel Treatments?
Up to 18% of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) present with a white blood cell (WBC) count of greater than 100,000/µL, a condition that is frequently referred to as hyperleukocytosis. Hyperleukocytosis has been associated with an adverse prognosis and a higher incidence of life-threatening...
Main Authors: | Jan Philipp Bewersdorf, Amer M. Zeidan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/10/2310 |
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