Is essential thrombocythemia a chronic leukemia

Essential thrombocythemia is not a chronic leukemia. Essential thrombocythemia is a clonal disease of hematopoietic stem cells, while chronic leukemia is a malignancy that originates from bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells.

1. Essential thrombocythemia: the cause of its pathogenesis is not clear, and it may be related to gene mutations, environmental factors, etc. Patients usually have symptoms of bleeding from the skin and mucous membranes, such as bleeding from the nose and gums, accompanied by symptoms such as splenomegaly and dizziness.It is recommended that patients can be treated with drugs such as hydroxyurea tablets and aspirin enteric-coated tablets under the guidance of a doctor. If necessary, it needs to be improved by radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc.

2. Chronic leukemia: refers to a group of hematologic diseases originating from bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells, including chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and acute promyelocytic leukemia. Normal hematopoiesis is inhibited due to various pathogenic factors, and infiltrates other organs and tissues, causing a series of clinical manifestations. The main clinical manifestations are anemia, infection, bleeding tendency and organ infiltrate. Patients diagnosed with chronic leukemia can be treated with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

In daily life, patients are advised to pay attention to rest, avoid overexertion, and also maintain a good attitude and avoid emotional agitation. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.