Annals of hematology
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Annals of hematology · May 2003
Case ReportsLeukemoid reaction response to chemotherapy and radiotherapy in a patient with cervical carcinoma.
A white blood cell count more than 50 x 10(9)/l associated with a cause outside the bone marrow is termed a leukemoid reaction. Although it simulates leukemia, most of its causes are benign. ⋯ To our knowledge this is the first time a leukemoid reaction has been reported in association with cervical cancer. We even managed to monitor the leukemoid reaction response to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.