Myeloblastic

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Myeloblastic refers to a group of leukemias that develop in the bone marrow from young white blood cells called myeloblasts. This group of leukemias includes Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia (AML) and Chronic Myeloblastic Leukemia (CML).

Types[edit | edit source]

There are two main types of myeloblastic leukemia:

  • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia (AML): This is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults. It develops rapidly and requires immediate treatment. AML is also known as acute myelogenous leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and acute non-lymphocytic leukemia.
  • Chronic Myeloblastic Leukemia (CML): This type of leukemia usually develops slowly at first and may not require treatment for a long time after it is diagnosed. CML is also known as chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

The symptoms of myeloblastic leukemia can vary depending on the type. Common symptoms include:

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Myeloblastic leukemia is diagnosed through a series of tests, including:

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for myeloblastic leukemia can include:

See also[edit | edit source]

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