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Chronic myeloid leukemia.

Abstract
Chronic myeloid leukemia is one of the commonest hematological malignancies seen in clinical practice. It is the result of abnormal and excess cell proliferation due to de-regulated bcr-abl tyrosine kinase activity as a result of Philadelphia chromosome. The present article discusses the various options available to treat the disorder. Allogeneic stem cell transplant remains the gold standard and the only curative option. Hydroxyurea and Busulfan helps in controlling the total leukocyte count but fail to impact on survival. Interferon especially when combined with cytarabine is curative in minority of patients though a substantial number of patients achieve functional cure. Imatinib, a molecular targeted oral therapy, against bcr-abl tyrosine kinase is the latest addition to various treatment options. Early results appear very promising and can be considered as non- transplant standard of care.
AuthorsN Singhal, P P Bapsy, K G Babu, J George
JournalThe Journal of the Association of Physicians of India (J Assoc Physicians India) Vol. 52 Pg. 410-6 (May 2004) ISSN: 0004-5772 [Print] India
PMID15656033 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
Chemical References
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Benzamides
  • Piperazines
  • Pyrimidines
  • Imatinib Mesylate
  • Interferons
  • Busulfan
  • Hydroxyurea
Topics
  • Antineoplastic Agents (therapeutic use)
  • Benzamides
  • Busulfan (therapeutic use)
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyurea (therapeutic use)
  • Imatinib Mesylate
  • Interferons (therapeutic use)
  • Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive (therapy)
  • Piperazines (therapeutic use)
  • Pyrimidines (therapeutic use)
  • Stem Cell Transplantation (methods)

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