| Subleukemic leukemia | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Leukemia subleukemic, aleukemic leukemia cutis. |
| Specialty | Oncology |
Subleukemic leukemia, also known as leukemia subleukemic and aleukemic leukemia cutis, is a rare, cancerous blood disease characterized by the presence of abnormal or atypical white blood cells in the peripheral blood while the total white blood cell count is within the normal range. It can also be characterized by leukemic cells in the skin and subcutaneous tissue which can manifest as visible lesions that are known as cutaneous lesions. Subleukemic leukemia has the same treatment plans as leukemia, including chemotherapy and radiation treatments.