The liver is located in the lateral side of the right diaphragm. A normal liver weighs 2 kilogram [kg] and is approximately 21-22.5cm across its widest point, 15-17.5cm at its greatest vertical height, and 10-12.5cm from front to back. The physiology of the liver includes metabolic and hematological regulation and bile production (Martini and Nath, 2008). The leukemic cells targets, and then increases the size of the liver.
time (Hart and Loeffler, 2012). Chronic anemia can occur in years before pathogenic takes place according to Hart and Loeffler, “ In chronic leukemia, although similar symptoms, , these do appear gradually, and by the time they fully develop the white blood count may be to high and organs such as the spleen, liver, and lymph nodes, have become to enlarged by leukemic infiltrates” (p.138). Leukemia can affect other parts of the body
Leukemia affects other organs such as the lymph nodes in the lymphatic system called lymphomas, a solid tumor. Lymph nodes act as a filter and drainage mechanism. The leukemic cells go through the lymphatic vessels, then spreads throughout the body. According to Martini and Nath (2008), “Under these circumstances, the lymph nodes serve as way stations for migrating cells” (Martini and Nath, 2008, p. 786). Cancer cells can enlarge the lymph nodes called lymphadenopathy.
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manifestations in cardiovascular, respiratory, integumentary, gastrointestinal, and the central nervous system. The leukemic patient will visit healthcare professionals when signs and symptoms appear. When the patient visits the physician, physicians’ will ask for blood samples, run a blood cultures and find the results through medical technologies—typically using a microscope. MICROSCOPE
“Leukemic cells often diffusely infiltrate other organs, such as the spleen, liver, and lymph nodes” (Hart and Loeffler, 2012, p.137). Leukemia can be an acute or a chronic disease. In acute leukemia, the white blood cell count can raise above normal levels. Acute leukemia occurs rapidly in a short amount of
The modern microscope is a clinical instrument that is used in the pathology laboratory by healthcare professionals; such as, clinical laboratory scientist, and pathologist. The microscope is used for observation, preparation, analysis, and medical diagnoses from the patient’s samples such as blood and body fluids.