Leukemia, myeloid, accelerated-phase

Leukemia, myeloid, accelerated-phase

Definition

The phase of chronic myeloid leukemia following the chronic phase (leukemia, myeloid, chronic-phase), where there are increased systemic symptoms, worsening cytopenias, and refractory leukocytosis.

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Bone marrow Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Bone marrow Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Imatinib may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Nilotinib may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)