Patients with CML in Blast Crisis Most Commonly Die Of

question 5

Multiple Choice

Patients with CML in blast crisis most commonly die of:

• A) Therapy related to marrow aplasia
• B) Exsanguination
• C) Infection
• D) Aplasia with myelofibrosis
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Sebaceous Gland

A small gland in the skin which secretes a lubricating oily matter (sebum) into the hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair.

Stratum Basale

The deepest layer of the epidermis, responsible for generating new skin cells.

Stratum Granulosum

A layer of the epidermis found between the stratum lucidum and stratum spinosum, characterized by granular cells that contribute to skin waterproofing.

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead and flattened keratinocytes that act as a barrier to infection and water loss.