The characteristic finding in chronic myeloid leukemia is______________?
Correct answer: B. Reduced score of alkaline phosphatase in granulocytes
- A. Reduced score of acid phosphatase in granulocytes
- B. Reduced score of alkaline phosphatase in granulocytes
- C. Total lack of platelets
- D. Total lack of neutrophils
Explanation
Chronic myeloid leukemia typically has a low leukocyte alkaline phosphatase score, unlike the high score commonly seen in reactive leukocytosis. The abnormality reflects the neoplastic nature of the myeloid proliferation.
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