Periodic hematological disorders: Quintessential examples of dynamical diseases
Michael C. Mackey
Abstract
This paper summarizes the evidence supporting the classification of cyclic neutropenia as a dynamical disease and periodic chronic myelogenous leukemia is also considered. The unsatisfactory state of knowledge concerning the genesis of cyclic thrombocytopenia and periodic autoimmune hemolytic anemia is detailed.
Topics & Concepts
Cyclic neutropeniaNeutropeniaChronic myelogenous leukemiaAutoimmune hemolytic anemiaHematological disordersMedicineImmunologyAnemiaLeukemiaInternal medicineToxicityBlood disorders and treatmentsErythrocyte Function and PathophysiologyNeutropenia and Cancer Infections