Acute myeloid leukemia with abnormal bone marrow eosinophils inv(16)(p13q22) or t(16;16)(p13;q22)
Acute myeloid leukemia with abnormal bone marrow eosinophils inv(16)(p13q22) or t(16;16)(p13;q22)
Definition
Acute myelomonocytic leukemia (AMML) is a cancer that typically develops in the bone marrow and blood of older individuals.AMML is one type of acute myeloid leukemia, a group of blood cancers that occur when the amount of white blood cells increases rapidly. Symptoms of AMML often include fatigue (due to anemia) or easy bruising or bleeding (due to thrombocytopenia). The cause of AMML is currently unknown. Treatment typically consists of chemotherapy.
Also known as AML with abnormal bone marrow eosinophils inv(16)(p13q22) or t(16;16)(p13;q22) — 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 |