Bone Marrow Examination · Pathology

Which lineage predominates in chronic myeloid leukemia bone marrow?

  1. Erythroid cell lineage
  2. Lymphoid cell lineage
  3. Myeloid cell lineage
  4. Megakaryocytic cell lineage
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Correct answer: Myeloid cell lineage

Chronic myeloid leukemia shows marked myeloid hyperplasia. This increases the M:E ratio significantly.

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