Acute myeloid leukemia

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2] Carlos A Lopez, M.D. [3] Shyam Patel [4]; Grammar Reviewer: Natalie Harpenau, B.S.[5]

Synonyms and keywords: AML; acute granulocytic leukaemia; acute myeloblastic leukemia; acute myelogenous leukemia; acute nonlymphocytic leukemia; M7; megakaryocytic leukemia; Acute monocytic leukemia; AMoL; AML-M5

Overview[edit | edit source]

Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

Classification[edit | edit source]

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Differentiating Acute Myeloid Leukemia from Other Diseases[edit | edit source]

Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

Screening[edit | edit source]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnostic Study of Choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardigram | Chest X Ray | Echocardiograph and Ultrasound | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies[edit | edit source]

Case #1

Related Chapters[edit | edit source]

• Chloroma
• Chronic myelogenous leukemia
• Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

External links[edit | edit source]

• National Cancer Institute (NCI) PDQ statement on AML for health professionals

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