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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Acute myeloblastic leukemia without maturation
			\| image =[[File:Myeloblast.png\|250px]]
			\| caption = Micrograph of a myeloblast, the cell type that proliferates in acute myeloblastic leukemia
			\| field = [[Hematology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Fatigue (medical)\|Fatigue]], [[pallor]], [[easy bruising]], [[bleeding]], [[infections]]
			\| complications = [[Anemia]], [[thrombocytopenia]], [[neutropenia]], [[leukostasis]]
			\| onset = Sudden
			\| duration = Variable
			\| causes = [[Genetic mutations]] in [[myeloid progenitor cells]]
			\| risks = [[Radiation exposure]], [[chemotherapy]], [[benzene]] exposure, [[genetic predisposition]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Bone marrow biopsy]], [[complete blood count]], [[cytogenetic analysis]]
			\| differential = [[Acute lymphoblastic leukemia]], [[chronic myeloid leukemia]], [[myelodysplastic syndrome]]
			\| treatment = [[Chemotherapy]], [[stem cell transplant]]
			\| prognosis = Variable, depends on [[cytogenetic profile]] and response to treatment
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}
	{{Short description\|A subtype of acute myeloid leukemia}}		{{Short description\|A subtype of acute myeloid leukemia}}
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{{Short description|A subtype of acute myeloid leukemia}}
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'''Acute myeloblastic leukemia without maturation''' (AML-M1) is a subtype of [[acute myeloid leukemia]] (AML), a cancer of the [[blood]] and [[bone marrow]] characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal [[myeloblast]]s. In AML-M1, there is minimal maturation of the myeloblasts, and the bone marrow is predominantly composed of these immature cells.

==Pathophysiology==
AML-M1 is characterized by the proliferation of myeloblasts that fail to differentiate into mature [[white blood cells]]. This results in the accumulation of immature cells in the bone marrow and peripheral blood, leading to [[anemia]], [[thrombocytopenia]], and [[neutropenia]]. The lack of maturation in AML-M1 distinguishes it from other subtypes of AML where some degree of maturation is observed.

==Clinical Presentation==
Patients with AML-M1 typically present with symptoms related to bone marrow failure, such as fatigue, [[pallor]], [[bleeding]], and increased susceptibility to infections. The rapid proliferation of myeloblasts can also lead to [[leukostasis]], a condition where the high number of leukemic cells causes blood flow disturbances.

==Diagnosis==
The diagnosis of AML-M1 is made through a combination of [[blood tests]], [[bone marrow biopsy]], and [[cytogenetic]] analysis. The bone marrow examination reveals a high percentage of myeloblasts with minimal maturation. [[Flow cytometry]] and [[immunophenotyping]] are used to confirm the diagnosis and to differentiate AML-M1 from other hematological disorders.

==Treatment==
The treatment of AML-M1 involves [[chemotherapy]] to induce remission, followed by consolidation therapy to eliminate residual disease. The standard induction regimen includes [[cytarabine]] and an [[anthracycline]]. In some cases, [[hematopoietic stem cell transplantation]] may be considered, especially for patients with high-risk features or those who relapse.

==Prognosis==
The prognosis of AML-M1 depends on various factors, including the patient's age, overall health, cytogenetic abnormalities, and response to initial treatment. Younger patients with favorable cytogenetic profiles tend to have better outcomes.

==Related pages==
* [[Acute myeloid leukemia]]
* [[Myeloblast]]
* [[Bone marrow]]
* [[Chemotherapy]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Myeloblast.png|Myeloblast
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[[Category:Leukemia]]
[[Category:Hematology]]