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Coloured SEM of a leukaemic white blood cell M132 / 0488
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Coloured SEM of a leukaemic white blood cell M132 / 0488
Leukaemia cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cancerous white blood cell in acute myeloid leukaemia. Leukaemia is a cancer of the blood which results in the over-production of abnormal and immature white blood cells in the bone marrow. The cancerous cell here shows signs of genetic mutation as it is larger than healthy white blood cells. The proliferation of cancerous white blood cells can impair the production of other types of blood cell and affect the immune system. Leukaemia may also cause other organs to stop functioning properly as they become infiltrated by cancerous white blood cells. Magnification: unknown
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Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Cancer Cancer Cell Cancerous Leukaemia Leukemia Malignancy Malignant White Blood Cell Condition Disorder
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This print showcases a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a leukaemic white blood cell, specifically M132 / 0488. The image reveals the intricate details of a cancerous white blood cell found in acute myeloid leukaemia, a type of blood cancer characterized by the excessive production of abnormal and immature white blood cells within the bone marrow. The enlarged size of this cancerous cell indicates genetic mutation, distinguishing it from healthy white blood cells. Unfortunately, the uncontrolled proliferation of these malignant white blood cells can disrupt the production of other essential types of blood cells and compromise the immune system's functionality. Leukaemia not only affects the bloodstream but also infiltrates various organs, impairing their proper functioning. This infiltration occurs as cancerous white blood cells spread throughout different parts of the body. By providing an unknown level of magnification, this visually striking SEM image offers valuable insights into both disease pathology and medical research. It serves as a powerful tool for healthcare professionals to study and understand leukaemia at its cellular level. Captured by DR ANDREJS LIEPINS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, this remarkable photograph represents an important contribution to scientific knowledge surrounding leukaemia – shedding light on its characteristics while emphasizing the urgent need for continued research and advancements in treatment options.
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