Medical Do white blood cells increase or decrease in leukaemia?

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Leukaemia is characterized by an increase in immature white blood cells, which can lead to overcrowding and a subsequent decrease in mature white blood cells. This condition often results in neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and leucocytopenia, although the extent of these issues can vary depending on the specific subtype of leukaemia. There are four main types of leukaemia, with two having multiple subtypes, which can influence the levels and functionality of white blood cells. While the production of white blood cells may increase, these cells are typically abnormal and ineffective, contributing to major anemia and thrombocytopenia.
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In leukaemia since immature white blood cells increase, do they overcrowd and decrease mature white blood cells. So does neutropenia and thrombocytopenia, leucocytopenia occur in leukaemia. Or does this deped on subtypes eg in some leukaemia B lymphocytes increase. Thanks :smile:
 
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I believe the production increases but the white blood cells are abnormal and don't function properly.
 
lol good question but i think it varies seriously. You have 4 types of leukemia, and 2 of them have a bunch different sub kinds. Correct me if I am wrong. The other cell lines will definitely drop though, you get major anemia and thrombocytopenia.
 

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