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Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) signs and symptoms vary from patient to patient and depend on the type of CMML.
Signs and symptoms of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML)
Those with a myelodysplastic subtype (MD-CMML) tend to present with low blood cell counts. Signs and symptoms may include:
- Weakness and fatigue due to anemia (a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells to carry sufficient oxygen throughout the body)
- Petechiae (pinhead-sized sites of bleeding in the skin), bruising, and bleeding due to thrombocytopenia (low platelet counts)
- Recurrent infections due to leukopenia (a below-normal white blood cell count)
Patients with a myeloproliferative subtype (MP-CMML) tend to have high blood cell counts. Signs and symptoms may include:
- Enlargement of the spleen and liver
- A feeling of fullness below the ribs due to spleen enlargement
- Fatigue
- Drenching night sweats
- Bone pain
- Weight loss
The signs and symptoms of CMML are common to other, less serious illnesses. However, if you're troubled by any of the above symptoms, see your doctor.
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