Effect of patients' gender on the course of chronic myeloid leukemia
Abdulkadyrov, K.M.; Rukavitzyn, O.A.; Bessmel'tsev, S.S.; Lomtev, A.I.
Voprosy Onkologii 43(3): 290-294
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0507-3758 PMID: 9245084 Document Number: 475381
Chronic myeloid leukemia course was evaluated versus sex in 271 patients. Chronic stage involved more pronounced leukocytosis, thrombocytosis and splenomegaly in females, the latter showing higher susceptibility to anemia. As a result, treatment has to deal with a greater mass of tumor. A relatively longer survival time in males (44 and 42 months, respectively) suggest a higher effectiveness of therapy in such patients. When diagnosed, leukocytosis, thrombocytosis, enhanced splenomegaly and anemia should be regarded as factors of unfavorable prognosis.