Importância do diagnóstico acurado em casos de Leucemia Mieloide: distinção das leucemias e processos reacionais

Abstract

The differentiation between Leukemoid Reaction and Chronic Myeloid Leukemia is an essential aspect of rational care and therapy, considering that both conditions may have very similar aspects, and sometimes in non-specific exams. The differential diagnosis between the diseases will allow the appropriate management of both conditions, optimizing the prognosis and, consequently, the survival of the patients. Currently, effective methods that help distinguish between these conditions are already available, therefore, greater attention should be paid to these tests, critically assessing their function and application in these cases. The present document uses the data collection of articles, books, periodicals, magazines and dissertations already published, reviewing and aggregating them into a compilation of information that can aid the diagnostic approach in the rational laboratory evaluation, evidencing the main exams and their functions.