I. What is leukemia?
Leukemia is a malignant tumor of the hematopoietic system, caused by unrestricted proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells. Tumor cells may infiltrate the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, reproductive system, central nervous system, etc.
Types of leukemia Leukemia is divided into two categories: acute and chronic. Acute leukemia is divided into acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute non-lymphoblastic leukemia. Chronic leukemia is divided into chronic granulocytic leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Three, the cause of leukemia 1, viral infection. 2, ionizing radiation.
3, chemical toxins: benzene-containing compounds. 4, genetic factors: such as congenital dullness, Bloom syndrome, Fanconi syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome patients have a significantly higher incidence of leukemia than individuals without these genetic diseases.
IV. Manifestations of leukemia 1. anemia: dizziness, weakness, and in severe cases, heartburn and shortness of breath.
2, bleeding: skin bleeding spots, purpura, gum bleeding, nasal bleeding, excessive menstruation in women, fundus bleeding, intracranial bleeding, etc.
3.Infection: fever, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, and sepsis in severe cases.
4.Organ infiltration: enlarged liver and spleen lymph nodes, swollen testicles, persistent pulsation and pain in the penis, swollen gums, etc.
5. Routine blood tests reveal increased or decreased white blood cells, decreased red blood cells, hemoglobin and platelets. Infantile cells appear in the blood.
V. Treatment of leukemia 1. Supportive treatment: including anti-infection, red blood cell transfusion, platelet transfusion, etc.
2.Chemotherapy.
3.Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.