Leukemia, Lymphomas, and Myeloproliferative Syndromes
Jul.22, 2009 in
Leukemia, Lymphomas, and Myeloproliferative Syndromes
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A consideration of the origin and maturation sequence of white blood cells (WBCs) is helpful in understanding the classification and behavior of the leukemias and their close relatives, the malignant lymphomas. Most authorities agree that the basic cell of origin is the fixed tissue reticulum cell. Fig. 7-1 shows the normal WBC development sequence. In […]