Acute monoblastic leukemia
Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (pronunciation: a-kyoot mon-o-blas-tik loo-kee-mee-a) is a subtype of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) characterized by the presence of more than 80% monoblasts in the bone marrow.
Etymology
The term "Acute Monoblastic Leukemia" is derived from the Greek words "akutos" (meaning sharp or sudden), "mono" (meaning single), "blastos" (meaning germ or sprout), and "leukos" (meaning white). The term "leukemia" is derived from the Greek words "leukos" and "haima" (meaning blood).
Definition
Acute Monoblastic Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow. In this type of leukemia, the bone marrow makes too many immature white blood cells called monoblasts, which crowd out the healthy cells.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Acute Monoblastic Leukemia may include fatigue, fever, weight loss, and frequent infections due to the lack of healthy blood cells.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Acute Monoblastic Leukemia is typically made through a bone marrow biopsy, where a small sample of bone marrow is removed and examined under a microscope.
Treatment
Treatment for Acute Monoblastic Leukemia typically involves chemotherapy, and in some cases, a stem cell transplant may be recommended.
Prognosis
The prognosis for Acute Monoblastic Leukemia varies depending on a number of factors, including the patient's age and overall health.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acute monoblastic leukemia
- Wikipedia's article - Acute monoblastic leukemia
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