Open AccessLeukemia at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi
Author(s) -
Joshua Mukiibi,
C.M. Nyirenda,
J.O. Adewuyi,
E.L.B. Mzula,
Elizabeth Magombo,
E. M. Mbvundula
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
east african medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.102
H-Index - 40
ISSN - 0012-835X
DOI - 10.4314/eamj.v78i7.9006
Subject(s) - pallor , medicine , pediatrics , chronic myeloid leukaemia , pancytopenia , leukemia , surgery , bone marrow
To determine the patterns of leukaemias seen in Malawians at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) and to compare the findings with those from elsewhere. An overview of the problems encountered in the management of leukaemia in developing countries especially those in sub-Saharan Africa are highlighted.