A Rare Case of CML with Abnormally High TLC Count

Abstract

CML is a neoplastic transformation of the primitive hemopoietic stem cells.CML presents with increased TLC count and low lap score.Diagnosis is made using peripheral smear,flow cytometry or bone marrrow biopsy.The incidence of this disease has remained stable for the last decade.We present to you a young male with CML and abnormally high WBC count of 175 000/uL ,low LAP score and anemia.Philadelphiahia chromosome (9:22 translocation) is positive.