Acute myelomonocytic leukemia
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia (pronunciation: a-kyoot my-uh-loh-muh-noh-sit-ik loo-kee-mee-uh) is a form of leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
Etymology
The term "Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia" is derived from the Greek words "akutos" (meaning sharp or sudden), "myelos" (meaning marrow), "monos" (meaning single or alone), and "cyte" (meaning cell). The term "leukemia" is derived from the Greek words "leukos" (meaning white) and "haima" (meaning blood).
Definition
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia (AMML) is a subtype of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) characterized by an increased number of both myelocytes and monocytes in the blood and bone marrow.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia may include fatigue, fever, weight loss, and bleeding or bruising easily.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia typically involves blood tests, bone marrow tests, and genetic testing.
Treatment
Treatment for Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia may involve chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, or other cancer treatments.
Prognosis
The prognosis for Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia varies depending on a number of factors, including the patient's age and overall health, the specific characteristics of the leukemia cells, and the patient's response to treatment.
See Also
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Hematology
- Oncology
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acute myelomonocytic leukemia
- Wikipedia's article - Acute myelomonocytic leukemia
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