Priapism in chronic myelogenous leukemia : a rare case /

Acuña, Grachele Charm, MD.

Priapism in chronic myelogenous leukemia : a rare case / Grachele Charm Acuña. - Faiview, Quezon City Department of Internal Medicine, FEU-NRMF, 2018 - photos (colored); (in folder)

Includes bibliographical references.

ABSTRACT: Chronic myelogenous leukemia is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm that usually presents with an elevated white blood cell count and an enlarged spleen. Presentation with Priapism is rather exceptional and is usually caused by leukostasis due to hyperleukocytosis. Priapism in chronic myeloid leukemia is a rare complication seen in one to five percent of adult leukemic patient.

Research - Department of Medicine

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