Leukemoid Reaction
A leukemoid reaction is a marked increase in white blood cells in the blood that can resemble leukemia, but that in reality is a response to another cause, such as an infection or intense inflammation.
Why it happens: It is usually a response of the body to an underlying situation, not a blood disease in itself.
How it is identified: It is generally discovered in a blood test, and the symptoms depend on the cause that triggers it, such as fever or malaise.
Who evaluates it? The hematologist studies the reason for this elevation and distinguishes it from other blood conditions. When a test shows very high white blood cells, the right thing is to have a professional evaluate it to clarify its origin.
Specialties that treat leukemoid reaction
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in leukemoid reaction
Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
Dr. Daniela Pérez Sámano
Dr. Gerardo López Hernández
Dr. Alonso Hernández Company
Dr. Patricia Galindo Delgado
Dr. Etsel Camargo Romero
Dr. Gabriel Aceves Castillo
Dr. Eduardo Edmundo Reynoso Gómez
Dr. Eduardo Terreros Muñoz
Dr. Gladys Patricia Agreda Vásquez
Dr. Juan Rafael Labardini Méndez
Dr. Brenda Leticia Gonzalez Garcia
Dr. Jose Luis Alvarez Vera
Dr. O Oscar Ramirez Arenas
Dr. María Teresa García Lee
Dr. Santa Maricela Ortiz Zepeda
Dr. Jorge Eduardo Espinosa Turcott
Dr. Fernando Pérez Zincer
Dr. Victor Mingura Ledezma
Dr. Karen Daniela Pérez Gomez
Frequently asked questions
What is leukemoid reaction?
A leukemoid reaction is a marked increase in white blood cells in the blood that can resemble leukemia, but that in reality is a response to another cause, such as an infection or intense inflammation.
Which doctor treats leukemoid reaction?
Leukemoid Reaction is usually treated by specialists in hematologist, hematologist.