TABLE 1

Phases of chronic myelogenous leukemia

CharacteristicChronicAcceleratedBlastic
Blasts (%)1–15≥ 15≥ 30
Basophils (%)Increased≥ 20Any number
PlateletsIncreased or normalIncreased or decreasedDecreased
Bone marrowMyeloid hyperplasia
Duration4–6 yearsUp to 1 year3–6 months
  • Based on information in references 3 and 4.