Overview
Leukemia is a group of hematologic malignancies characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal white blood cells, affecting both lymphoid and myeloid lineages. These disorders can significantly impact patient outcomes and require multidisciplinary management approaches 11537.Diagnosis
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