Learn About Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL)

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What is the definition of Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL)?
Acute monoblastic leukemia (AML-M5), is one of the most common subtypes of acute myeloid leukemia (AML; see this term) that is either comprised of more than 80% of monoblasts (AML-M5a) or 30-80% monoblasts with (pro)monocytic differentiation (AML-M5b). AML-M5 presents with asthenia, pallor, fever, and dizziness. Specific features of AML-M5 include hyperleukocytosis, propensity for extramedullary infiltrates, coagulation abnormalities including disseminated intravascular coagulation and neurological disorders. Leukemia cutis and gingival infiltration can also be seen. A characteristic translocation observed in AML-M5 is t(9;11).
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What are the alternative names for Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL)?
  • Acute monoblastic leukemia
  • AML M5
  • AML-M5
  • Acute monocytic leukemia
  • Acute myeloblastic leukemia type 5
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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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