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Explanation for myelocytes (2%) in periph blood besides cml etc.? different sites say inflammation can cause. w/ anemia, is cancer the best bet?
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Not always: Sometime a stressed marrow from an infection or other reason an also cause myelocytes in blood. Rec you go to a hematologist to see if a marrow exam is warranted.
Answered 10/18/2016
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Varies: Lot of other differentials also (reactive et al). Please talk to your doctor about need for further workup.
Answered 1/26/2015
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