This document describes a case of a 50-year-old male presenting with abdominal discomfort and fever for several months. Examination revealed splenomegaly. Investigations showed elevated white blood cell count with blasts. Bone marrow biopsy demonstrated features of chronic myeloid leukemia in accelerated phase. The patient was positive for the Philadelphia chromosome translocation. The document then provides details on the definition, epidemiology, pathogenesis, classification, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of chronic myeloid leukemia.