CML Flashcards

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what is the fusion gene found in CML?

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  • BCR-ABL1
  • t(9;22)(q34;q11)
  • resulting in constitutive activation of tyrosine kinase ABL1
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off target effects of imatinib

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  • bone remodeling dysregulation / negative affect on bone mineral density
  • teratogenic effects
  • immune dysfunction (live vaccines not recommended)
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what is CML?

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myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by dysregulated production / proliferation of mature / maturing granulocytes (predominantly neutrophils, also basophils / eosinophila)

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phases of CML

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chronic phase
accelerated phase
terminal blast crisis

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