Which of the following would be an unexpected finding in chronic myelogenous leukemia?
a. Increased eosinophils (EOs) and basophils in the peripheral blood
b. 20% Blasts in the peripheral blood
c. Hypercellular bone marrow with granulopoiesis
d. White blood count of 100 ยด 109/L
ANS: B
Myeloblasts plus promyelocytes are usually present between 1% and 5% in chronic myelogenous leukemia. A total of 20% blasts plus promyelocytes is proposed for the classification of chronic myelogenous leukemia accelerated phase. All the other findings listed are characteristic of chronic myelogenous leukemia.
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