Moderate
Philadelphia chromosome is consistently found in_______________?
Correct answer: C. CML
- A. AML
- B. CLL
- C. CML
- D. All of the above
Explanation
The t(9;22) translocation creates the BCR-ABL1 fusion gene and is consistently characteristic of chronic myeloid leukaemia. It can occur in some acute leukaemias, but not consistently in AML or CLL.
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