Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL) Overview

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What is the definition of Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL)?
Acute erythroid leukemia is a very rare subtype of acute myeloid leukemia. Leukemia is a progressive cancer in which the bone marrow and other blood-forming organs produce undeveloped or abnormal white blood cells (leukocytes) that suppress the development of normal blood cells. Acute erythroid leukemia has two subtypes: 1) erythroid leukemia (erythroid/myeloid) and 2) pure erythroid leukemia and is considered to have a poor prognosis.
What are the symptoms of Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL)?
Symptoms of acute erythroid leukemia include weakness, paleness, fever, hemorrhage (bleeding), enlarged liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly), low blood clotting factor (thrombocytopenia), and anemia.
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What are the current treatments for Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL)?
Treatment for acute erythroid leukemia may include bone marrow transplantation with high-intensity chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation, which is currently considered to be the best available treatment. Some elderly patients may be treated with erythropoietin and granulocyte colony stimulating factor (GCSF). Patients with multidrug resistance may be treated with cyclosporin A and cyclosporin D analogue PSC 833 (valspodar), which may be combined with cytotoxic agent (drug that kills cells). The drug, sorafenib, has been reported to bring about a successful remission in a patient with acute erythroid leukemia.
Who are the top Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL) Local Doctors?
Experienced in Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL)
Dr. Hugo F. Fernandez
Hematology | Oncology
Experienced in Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL)
Dr. Hugo F. Fernandez
Hematology | Oncology

South Broward Hospital District

1150 N 35th St, Suite 135, 
Hollywood, FL 
 (125.4 mi)
954-987-2000
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
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Hugo Fernandez is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Fernandez and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL). His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL)
Dr. Alan F. List
Hematology
Distinguished in Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL)
Dr. Alan F. List
Hematology
12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, Mdc 44, 
Tampa, FL 
 (120.2 mi)
813-745-3980
Languages Spoken:
English
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Alan List is a Hematologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. List and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL). His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL)
Dr. Judah D. Friedman
Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
Advanced in Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL)
Dr. Judah D. Friedman
Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology

Florida Cancer Specialists And Research Institute, LLC

3401 Pga Blvd, Suite 200, 
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 
 (71.0 mi)
561-366-4100
Languages Spoken:
English
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Judah Friedman is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Dr. Friedman and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL). His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

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