Name: Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) Description: Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is the abnormal growth of cells in the bone marrow. The bone marrow is the soft spongy material contained in the center of the bones. There are several types of white blood cells normally produced by the bone marrow. These include neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes and monoctes. The normal marrow production is replaced by production of immature cells called blasts. This over-growth of cells prevents the production of normal blood cells. Additionally, these cells live longer than other blood cells and accumulate in the blood, bone marrow, spleen and liver. The disease is more common in men, whites and older patients. Symptoms: Symptoms include fever without a infection, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, pale skin, frequent nosebleeds, and bleeding gums. There may be lumps on the skin from swollen lymph nodes and these are ususally seen in the neck, under the arms and in the groin. Patients may experience fullness in the left upper abdomen from enlargement of the spleen. Treatment: Treatment depends on the extent of the disease and the age and health of the patient. In general therapy may include a chemotherapy regimen and a bone marrow transplant. God Bless You Ascaris
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:16:22 +0000
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