Question

Chronic leukemia in children: Classification.

Hint:

In children, chronic leukemias are less common than acute forms. CML is more frequent in childhood than CLL.

Answer 1

Step 1: Classification of Chronic Leukemia.
Chronic leukemia in children is generally classified into two types:
(1) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Rare in children, characterized by the accumulation of mature but functionally impaired lymphocytes.
(2) Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) - A hematological malignancy where there is uncontrolled proliferation of myeloid cells.