Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Acute myeloid leukemia
…leukemia Definition Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is cancer that starts inside bone marrow, the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood cells. The cancer grows from cells that would normally turn into white blood cells. Acute means the disease develops quickly. Alternative Names Acutemyelogenous… related searches:swollen lymph nodes
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Leukemia
…Leukemia is a group of bone marrow diseases involving an uncontrolled increase in white blood cells (leukocytes). For information about a specific type of leukemia, see the following: * Hairy cell leukemia * Chronic myelogenousleukemia (CML) * Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) * Acute lymphocytic leukemia…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Polycythemia vera
…the disease after being diagnosed. However, the abnormal bone marrow cells may begin to grow uncontrollably in some patients leading to acutemyelogenousleukemia. Patients with polycythemia vera also have an increased tendency to form blood clots that can result in strokes or heart attacks. Some patients… related searches:polycythemia vera
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Bone marrow aspiration
…Abnormal Results Mean Abnormal results may be due to: * Acute lymphocytic leukemia * Acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (AML) * Anemia of B-12 deficiency * Anemia of folate deficiency * Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) * Chronic myelogenousleukemia (CML) * Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) * Lymphoma…
Pedi-Enyclopedia: A
…| P | QR | S | T-V | W-Z Diseases: A * Achondroplasia * Acne * Acrodermatitis * Acrodysostosis * Acute Cerebellar Ataxia * Acute Ear Infections * Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia * AcuteMyelogenousLeukemia * Addisonian Lack of Intrinsic Factor * Adjustment disorder * Adolescent Depression * Adolescent Dysmenorhea… related searches:ataxia
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)
…cells. The disease can affect people of any age. It may be confused with aplastic anemia, and may turn into myelodysplastic syndrome or acutemyelogenousleukemia. Risk factors, except for prior aplastic anemia, are not known. Symptoms * Abdominal pain * Back pain * Blood clots -- may form in some people…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Primary thrombocythemia
…primarily affected, the red blood cells and white blood cells are also involved. The disease has similarities to polycythemia vera, chronic myelogenousleukemia, and myelofibrosis. Usually it affects people in middle age. Bleeding can occur from the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, urinary…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Primary myelofibrosis
…people survive for decades. In the end stages, myelofibrosis is a wasting, debilitating illness. Possible Complications * Liver failure * Acutemyelogenousleukemia When to Contact a Medical Professional Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop. Uncontrolled… related searches:enlarged spleen | enlarged liver
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Malignant teratoma
…time of diagnosis and they can spread throughout the body. A number of other cancers are often associated with these tumors including: * Acutemyelogenousleukemia (AML) * Myelodysplasia (MDS) * Malignant histiocytosis * Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma * Small cell undifferentiated carcinoma Symptoms Symptoms…
