Polycythemia vera (PV) is a blood disorder with elevated red blood cell count, potentially causing complications like blood clots and affecting quality of life.
White Blood Cells
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are blood cancers causing overproduction of blood cells. They can be chronic and require monitoring, with some risk of transforming to leukemia. Early diagnosis is key.
Leukemia: An Overview
Leukemia: Hematopoietic malignancy affecting blood cell production, presenting with cytopenias, blasts in peripheral blood, and requiring prompt diagnosis & treatment.
Leukocytosis
Leukocytosis: High white blood cells, body’s response to infection or inflammation. Not a disease itself.
White Blood Cells (WBCs)
White blood cells (WBCs), also known as leukocytes, are the body’s dedicated defense force. These diverse warriors, patrolling the bloodstream and tissues, play a crucial role in the immune system.
Leukocytosis
Leukocytosis: High white blood cells, body’s response to infection or inflammation. Not a disease itself.
Hodgkin Lymphoma & Reed-Sternberg
Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, and is characterized by the presence of large, abnormal lymphocytes called Reed-Sternberg cells.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a cancer of the blood cells that begins in the bone marrow. It is caused by a genetic abnormality that results in the production of too many white blood cells.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer that affects white blood cells called B lymphocytes. In CLL, B lymphocytes become abnormal and grow uncontrollably. This can lead to fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and easy bruising or bleeding. CLL is a slowly progressing cancer affecting mainly the elderly
Acute Leukemia: An Overview
At the heart of acute leukemia lies a disruption of the genetic blueprint, the DNA that carries the instructions for building and maintaining healthy cells. When these instructions become corrupted, through mutations or deletions, the normal development and function of blood cells are derailed.
