title: The myeloid leukocytoses.
abstract: In this article, qualitative and quantitative aspects of the "benign" myeloid leukocytoses are discussed. Although leukemia has been excluded from the discussion, it is clear that the so-called benign myeloid leukocytoses may on occasion reflect malignant disease--notably of the solid tumor variety. Absolute counts, left shifts, and leukemoid reactions are reexamined and their diagnostic nuances analyzed.
mesh_terms: D001491:Basophils; D006801:Humans; D007955:Leukemoid Reaction / Q000175:diagnosis; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D007964:Leukocytosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D009000:Monocytes; D009196:Myeloproliferative Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D009504:Neutrophils