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Leukaemia, Acute Myeloid
Medical Questions » Leukaemia, Acute Myeloid
| Name: Leukaemia, Acute Myeloid |
| Also known as: |
| Cancer of one type of white blood cell. |
Causes of Leukaemia, Acute Myeloid
Unknown. Normally a disease of the elderly but may also occur in children and young adults. |
Symptoms of Leukaemia, Acute Myeloid
Tiredness, recurrent infections, bruising, nose bleeds, bleeding from the gums and joints, and enlargement of the liver, spleen and lymph nodes. |
Tests for Leukaemia, Acute Myeloid
Different types of leukemia differentiated by blood tests and bone marrow biopsy. The marrow biopsy is usually taken from the breast bone or the pelvic bone under local anesthetic. |
Treatment for Leukaemia, Acute Myeloid
Cytotoxic and immunosupressant drugs are used initially. Blood transfusions and intensive radiotherapy are commonly required. Bone marrow transplants possible in younger patients.
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Complications of Leukaemia, Acute Myeloid of its treatment
Serious bleeding into organs and rapidly progressive infection may occur. |
Likely Outcome of Leukaemia, Acute Myeloid
70% of adults can be given remission but fewer than 30% can be cured. If bone marrow transplantation is possible in younger patients, the cure rate rises to 50%. |
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