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Are Increased Numbers Of Myelocytes Associated With Leukemia?
Question: I have a 1 meta and 4 myelo. What does this mean? Could it be related to leukemia?
Brief Answer:
High myelocytes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Myelocytes are immature granulocytes (a type of white blood cells), that are usually only found in bone marrow.
High level it’s found in hospitalization patients or in severe infection.
In my opinion, in your case, they are elevated due to your amputation infection.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
High myelocytes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Myelocytes are immature granulocytes (a type of white blood cells), that are usually only found in bone marrow.
High level it’s found in hospitalization patients or in severe infection.
In my opinion, in your case, they are elevated due to your amputation infection.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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