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Chronic myeloid leukaemia and juvenile chronic myeloid leukaemia (sometimes called chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia) are very rare subtypes of childhood leukaemia whose cause is unknown. They require specific treatment, which will usually include stem cell transplantation if a suitable donor is identified.