Leukaemia Blood Cells, Sem #19 is a photograph by Steve Gschmeissner which was uploaded on May 12th, 2013.
Leukaemia Blood Cells, Sem #19
Leukaemia blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of blood cells on a filter, from a patient suffering from chronic lymphocytic... more
Title
Leukaemia Blood Cells, Sem #19
Artist
Steve Gschmeissner
Medium
Photograph
Description
Leukaemia blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of blood cells on a filter, from a patient suffering from chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, a form of cancer. The disease results from an increase in circulating levels of white blood cells (lymphocytes, purple). This causes a reduction in red blood cells (erythrocytes, red) and other blood components. Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia may develop slowly over several years with no symptoms, but it can cause enlargement of the liver and spleen, and anaemia. Treatment in severe cases includes anti-cancer drugs and radiotherapy, with antibiotics to combat infection. Magnification x1500 at 6x7cm size.
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May 12th, 2013