Philadelphia chromosome
Description
An abnormality called a translocation where part of
The Philadelphia chromosome is found in the leukemia cells of almost all people diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia. Some people with acute lymphoblastic leukemia may also have the Philadelphia chromosome in their leukemia cells.
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