Acute myeloid leukemia with t(8;16)(p11;p13) translocation

Acute myeloid leukemia with t(8;16)(p11;p13) translocation

Definition

A distinct form of Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in which this chromosomal anomaly is found de novo or in therapy-related AML cases, and is characterized by frequent extramedullary involvement (mainly hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, lymphadenopathies, cutaneous infiltration, but also gum, bone, central nervous system, testicles involvement), severe coagulation disorder (disseminated intravascular coagulopathy or primary fibrinolysis) and poor prognosis. Morphologically, a blast population with a myelomonocytic stage of differentiation is observed.

Also known as AML with t(8;16)(p11;p13) translocation — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Bone marrow Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Bone marrow Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0