Definition:
Myeloid leukemia is a kind of leukemia that affects the bone marrow tissue. It has two distinct types, the acute and chronic myelogenous leukemia. Acute myeloid leukemia is characterized by the overpopulation of white blood cells in the bone marrow and get in the way of production of the normal blood cells. Chronic myeloid leukemia meanwhile is a stem cell disorder linked with chromosomal translocations.
Diagnosis:
Myeloid leukemia is when complete blood count results show abanormal increase in granulocytes. A bone marrow biopsy is as well performed to confirm the onset of the disease.
Treatment:
Both kinds of myeloid leukemia can be treated by remission-inducing chemotherapy, as well as hematopoietic stem cell transplant for advanced cases.
Symptoms and Signs:
Persons suffering from either type of myeloid leukemia undergo a sudden drop of red blood cells and platelet count. They also experience fatigue, panting, bruising and bleeding, and higher risks of infection.
Causes:
Chronic myeloid leukemia originates from a chromosomal defect, while the exact causes of acute myeloid leukemia remain unclear.
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