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Chronic neutrophilic leukemia history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Homa Najafi, M.D.[2]; Grammar Reviewer: Natalie Harpenau, B.S.[3]

Overview

Overview

The majority of patients with Chronic neutrophilic leukemia (CNL) are asymptomatic. The most common symptom is fatigue. The other symptoms of CNL include weight loss , night sweats, bone pain, easy bruising, pruritus and gout.

History and Symptoms

History and Symptoms

Symptoms

Common symptoms of CNL patients include following:[1][2]

References

References

  1. Reilly JT (2002). “Chronic neutrophilic leukaemia: a distinct clinical entity?”. Br J Haematol. 116 (1): 10–8. PMID 11841395.
  2. Hasle, Henrik; Olesen, Gitte; Kerndrup, GITTE; Philip, Preben; Jacobsen, Niels (1996). “Chronic neutrophil leukaemia in adolescence and young adulthood”. British Journal of Haematology. 94 (4): 628–630. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2141.1996.7082329.x. ISSN 0007-1048.

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