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Robert McLay and John Krause . Copyright Tulane
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Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is characterized by the presence
of immature hematopoietic cells in the bone marrow and blood. These malignant
cells do not differentiate normally, and thus may block the differentiation
of the remaining normal hematopoietic precursors. The diagnosis of AML is
made when over 30% of the marrow cells are immature cells, called myeloblasts.
Clinical Manifestations: AML Presents clinically with features of bone marrow failure, including anemia, infections, bruising or bleeding. Leukemic infiltration of organs (e.g. central nervous system, lymph nodes, skin) may produce specific signs or symptoms. Without treatment AML is rapidly fatal. |
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by
Robert McLay and John Krause . Copyright Tulane
University