Which of the following findings is most characteristic of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)?
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Correct answer: The presence of the Philadelphia chromosome
CML is associated with the Philadelphia chromosome, a translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22. This creates the BCR-ABL fusion gene, which drives the overproduction of mature and immature granulocytes.
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