C95: Leukaemia of unspecified cell type
C95.7: Other leukaemia of unspecified cell type
Other leukemia of unspecified cell type, as its name suggests, refers to a category of blood and bone marrow cancers that lacks specific characterizations. The term "unspecified" means that the exact nature or cell type of the leukemia is not identified at the time of diagnosis. In general, leukemia is characterized by the rapid production of immature blood cells, resulting in symptoms like fatigue, loss of appetite, and susceptibility to infections. This condition develops when bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside bones responsible for generating blood cells, starts producing abnormally high numbers of immature cells that don't function as they should. Progression of this variant of leukemia, like others, can vary from slow-growing or chronic to fast-growing or acute. Due to its unspecified nature, this type of leukemia may manifest differently from person to person. However, its general impact on the patient's immune system and overall health is significant.
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