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Is chronic neutropenia a type of leukemia?
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No: Chronic neutropenia is not a type of leukemia. However, a very low neutrophil count can increase the risk for serious and recurrent infections.
Answered 10/3/2013
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No it's not.....: While patients with leukemia can be neutropenic, both at diagnosis and repeatedly throughout rx, neutropenia can be seen in many other non-malignant conditions and can be a diagnosis in its own right. Chronic idiopathic neutropenia is commonly diagnosed in adults, f>m, and usually has a benign course. Infection risks are inversely proportional to anc. Pts at risk for osteopenia. Dx of exclusion.
Answered 9/11/2013
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