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Bone marrow morphology in CNL patient may show:
Bone marrow morphology in CNL patient may show:
*Hypercellularity with myeloid hyperplasia
*Hypercellularity with myeloid hyperplasia
in CNL due to expanded neutrophilic granulopoiesis with an increased myeloid to erythroid ratio which may be in excess of 20:128. However, the left shift is distinctly more subtle and mature neutrophils more prominent than in CML with the majority of granulocyte precursors being at the metamyelocyte to segmented stages of maturation. Fewer than 5% myeloblasts are present and there is an  absence of Auer rods as well as no dysplastic features16. Reticulin staining, though characteristically normal, may show minimal fibrosis but should not exceed a grade of 1+12. Erythroid maturation is normoblastic and megakaryocytes, while morphologically normal, may be normal or slightly increased in number16.
*Increasing myeloid to erythroid ratio
 
*Increasing of myelocytes, metamyelocytes, and bands
*Increasing of myelocytes, metamyelocytes, and bands
*Absence of basophilia and eosinophilia
*Absence of basophilia and eosinophilia
*Megakaryocitic hypeplasia
*Megakaryocitic hypeplasia
BM aspirates and biopsies show a myeloid hyperplasia (90% cellularity) where myeloblasts represent less than 5% of the cells. Erythro and megakaryopoiesis are typically normal, and dyspoiesis are not present in any cell lineage. Reticulin fibrosis is not significantly increased.CNL co-occurs with monoclonal gammopathy (MG) of undetermined significance in approximately 33% of the cases.2 This phenomenon has been reported in the literature with this subset of 12 patients presenting a MG associated with lambda light chain excess.6,7 However, it remains unclear whether the neutrophilic leukocytosis is a leukemoid response to the underlying MG, or if the presence of the two diseases represents a real entity.8 In cases where the BM shows a plasma cell dyscrasia, it is important to prove the neutrophilic clonality by cytogenetic and/or molecular tests.6
The bone marrow is hypercellular with marked myeloid hyperplasia.Myeloid to erythroid ratio is frequently more than 20:1.There is an increase in myelocytes, metamyelocytes and bands, but blasts or promyelocytes are not increased typically (figure 1C, D).Unlike CML, eosinophilia or basophilia are absent. Erythroid precursors are relatively reduced and show normal maturation. In general, megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology.Some cases may show mild megakaryocytic hyperplasia.7 Significant dyspoiesis is not seen; if present, should prompt one to rule out atypical CML (aCML). Reticulin fibrosis is not observed. Rare cases of CNL have been reported to harbor clonal plasma cells in bone marrow. Bone marrow should be carefully examined for plasma cells, and appropriate immunohistochemical stains should be performed while diagnosing CNL.18 19 In cases where clonal plasma cells are detected, the diagnosis of CNL should be supported by molecular or cytogenetic studies to prove clonality.7


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Overview

Chronic neutrophilic leukemia (CNL) is an extremely rare myeloproliferative neoplasms with almost 200 cases in the world. While, most of the time this disease is asymptomatic, fatigue, weight loss, night sweats, bone pain, gout and pruritus are some of its symptoms. Splenomegaly is found in examination of most patients.

Historical Perspective

  • Chronic neutrophilic leukemia(CNL) was first presented by Tuohy, in a case of splenomegaly and neutrophilic leukocytosis, in 1920.[1] Although, It was named by Tanzer et al, in 1964.[2]
  • In 2001, WHO introduced the criteria for diagnosis CNL as a myeloproliferative disorder that was revised in 2016.[3]
  • In 2013, CSF3R (colony stimulating factor 3 receptor) mutations was proposed that was found in the most CNL patients.[4]

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There is no established system for the classification of CNL.

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Diagnosis

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The diagnosis of CNL is based on the WHO criteria, which include:[5]

World Health Organization (WHO) Criteria for CNL Diagnosis
1. Peripheral blood White blood cells(WBC) ≥25 × 109/L:
  • Segmented neutrophils plus band forms ≥80% of WBC
  • Neutrophil precursors <10% of WBC
  • Myeloblasts rarely observed
  • Monocyte count <1 × 109/L
  • No dysgranulopoies.
2. Hypercellular bone marrow:
  • Neutrophil granulocytes increased in percentage and number
  • Normal neutrophil maturation
  • Myeloblasts <5% of nucleated cells
3. Not meeting WHO criteria for:
  • BCR-ABL1+ chronic myeloid leukemia,
  • Polycythemia vera
  • Essential thrombocythemia,
  • Primary myelofibrosis
4.No rearrangement of:
  • PDGFRA,
  • PDGFRB,
  • FGFR1,
  • PCM1-JAK2
5.Presence of CSF3RT618I or other activating CSF3R mutation or

In the absence of a CSFR3R mutation, persistent neutrophilia (at least 3 months), splenomegaly, and no identifiable cause of reactive neutrophilia

including absence of a plasma cell neoplasm or, if present, demonstration of clonality of myeloid cells by cytogenetic or molecular studies.

History and Symptoms

The majority of patients with CNL are asymptomatic.

Common symptoms of CNL patients include following:[6][7]

  • Fatigue (as a most common symptom)
  • Weight loss
  • Night sweats
  • Bone pain
  • Easy bruising
  • Pruritus
  • Gout

Physical Examination

Physical examinations of patients with CNL include:[8]

  • Splenomegaly
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Lymphadenopathy(uncommon)

Laboratory Findings

A chronic elevated concentration of blood mature neutrophils is diagnostic for CNL.[8]

Some patients with CNL may have:[7][8][9]

  • Mild anemia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Elevation of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
  • Elevation of vitamin B12

Other Diagnostic Studies

Bone marrow morphology

Bone marrow morphology in CNL patient may show:

  • Hypercellularity with myeloid hyperplasia
  • Increasing myeloid to erythroid ratio
  • Increasing of myelocytes, metamyelocytes, and bands
  • Absence of basophilia and eosinophilia
  • Megakaryocitic hypeplasia

[Diagnostic study] may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

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Other diagnostic studies for [disease name] include [diagnostic study 1], which demonstrates [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3], and [diagnostic study 2], which demonstrates [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

Treatment

Medical Therapy

There is no established treatment for patients with CNL. However, following options may be useful in treatment of patients with CNL:[8][10][11]

  • Hematopoitic stem cell transplant (HSCT)
  • Hydroxyurea
  • Interferon
  • Hypomethylating agents
  • Ruxolitinib
  • Thalidomide
  • Cladribine
  • Imatinib
  • Splenic irradiation and splenectomy

References

  1. Tuohy, E. L. (1920). "A CASE OF SPLENOMEGALY WITH POLYMORPHONUCLEAR NEUTROPHIL HYPERLEUKOCYTOSIS". The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. 160 (1): 18–24. doi:10.1097/00000441-192007000-00003. ISSN 0002-9629.
  2. Tanzer, J.; Harel, P.; Boiron, M.; Bernard, Jean (1964). "CYTOCHEMICAL AND CYTOGENETIC FINDINGS IN A CASE OF CHRONIC NEUTROPHILIC LEUKÆMIA OF MATURE CELL TYPE". The Lancet. 283 (7329): 387–388. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(64)92142-7. ISSN 0140-6736.
  3. Uppal, Guldeep; Gong, Jerald (2015). "Chronic neutrophilic leukaemia". Journal of Clinical Pathology. 68 (9): 680–684. doi:10.1136/jclinpath-2015-203060. ISSN 0021-9746.
  4. Maxson, Julia E.; Gotlib, Jason; Pollyea, Daniel A.; Fleischman, Angela G.; Agarwal, Anupriya; Eide, Christopher A.; Bottomly, Daniel; Wilmot, Beth; McWeeney, Shannon K.; Tognon, Cristina E.; Pond, J. Blake; Collins, Robert H.; Goueli, Basem; Oh, Stephen T.; Deininger, Michael W.; Chang, Bill H.; Loriaux, Marc M.; Druker, Brian J.; Tyner, Jeffrey W. (2013). "Oncogenic CSF3R Mutations in Chronic Neutrophilic Leukemia and Atypical CML". New England Journal of Medicine. 368 (19): 1781–1790. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1214514. ISSN 0028-4793.
  5. Arber, D. A.; Orazi, A.; Hasserjian, R.; Thiele, J.; Borowitz, M. J.; Le Beau, M. M.; Bloomfield, C. D.; Cazzola, M.; Vardiman, J. W. (2016). "The 2016 revision to the World Health Organization classification of myeloid neoplasms and acute leukemia". Blood. 127 (20): 2391–2405. doi:10.1182/blood-2016-03-643544. ISSN 0006-4971.
  6. Reilly JT (2002). "Chronic neutrophilic leukaemia: a distinct clinical entity?". Br J Haematol. 116 (1): 10–8. PMID 11841395.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Hasle, Henrik; Olesen, Gitte; Kerndrup, GITTE; Philip, Preben; Jacobsen, Niels (1996). "Chronic neutrophil leukaemia in adolescence and young adulthood". British Journal of Haematology. 94 (4): 628–630. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2141.1996.7082329.x. ISSN 0007-1048.
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Elliott, M A; Hanson, C A; Dewald, G W; Smoley, S A; Lasho, T L; Tefferi, A (2004). "WHO-defined chronic neutrophilic leukemia: a long-term analysis of 12 cases and a critical review of the literature". Leukemia. 19 (2): 313–317. doi:10.1038/sj.leu.2403562. ISSN 0887-6924.
  9. Elliott, Michelle A. (2006). "Chronic neutrophilic leukemia and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia: WHO defined". Best Practice & Research Clinical Haematology. 19 (3): 571–593. doi:10.1016/j.beha.2005.07.012. ISSN 1521-6926.
  10. Szuber, Natasha; Tefferi, Ayalew (2018). "Chronic neutrophilic leukemia: new science and new diagnostic criteria". Blood Cancer Journal. 8 (2). doi:10.1038/s41408-018-0049-8. ISSN 2044-5385.
  11. You W, Weisbrot IM (1979). "Chronic neutrophilic leukemia. Report of two cases and review of the literature". Am J Clin Pathol. 72 (2): 233–42. PMID 289288.