Update on Non-M3 Acute Myeloid Leukemia — Etiology, Classification, Risk Stratification, Emergencies, Complications, Disease in Special Circumstances and Current and Future Therapeutics
( Leukemias - Updates and New Insights )
Publication series ： Leukemias - Updates and New Insights
Author： Khalid Ahmed Al-Anazi
Publisher： IntechOpen
Publication year： 2015
E-ISBN: INT5964661827
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9789535122029
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9789535122029
Subject： R55 Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Keyword： 血液及淋巴系疾病
Language： ENG
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Update on Non-M3 Acute Myeloid Leukemia — Etiology, Classification, Risk Stratification, Emergencies, Complications, Disease in Special Circumstances and Current and Future Therapeutics
Description
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a heterogeneous condition characterized by clonal proliferation of myeloid precursors and accumulation of leukemic blasts in the bone marrow (BM), ultimately resulting in failure of the BM. It accounts for approximately 80% of cases of acute leukemia in adults. AML has several life-threatening complications.
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