Megakaryoblastic transformation of chronic myelogenous leukaemia in a child
- 24 April 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Scandinavian Journal of Haematology
- Vol. 33 (5) , 476-481
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0609.1984.tb00728.x
Abstract
A child with megakaryoblastic transformation of Ph1-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia, complicated by myelofibrosis, is reported. The blastic cells were negative for myeloperoxidase by ultrastructural cytochemistry. They had factor-VIII antigen and platelet glycoprotein but were negative for platelet peroxidase activity. This discrepancy seemed to be due to neoplastic origin of blastic cells.Keywords
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