Most common leukemia in adults in developed world
Typically occurs in adults >55 yo
Usually indolent disease, slow progression over up to 10 years
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Malignant airway obstruction
Chronic myeloid leukemia
Bone metastases and pathologic fractures
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
Malignant spinal cord compression
Leukemoid Reaction
Malignant Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade