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What is the definition of Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia?
A rare acute myeloid leukemia that occurs predominantly in childhood and particularly in children with Down syndrome (DS-AMKL). Nonspecific symptoms may be irritability, weakness, and dizziness while specific symptoms include pallor, fever, mucocutaneous bleeding, hepatosplenomegaly, neurological manifestations and rarely lymphadenopathy. Acute panmyelosis with myelofibrosis may also be associated with AMKL. In contrast to DS-AMKL (around 80 % survival), non-DS-AMKL is an AML subgroup associated with poor prognosis.
What are the alternative names for Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia?
  • Acute megakaryoblastic leukemia
  • AMKL
  • AML M7
  • Acute megakaryocytic leukemia
  • Acute myeloblastic leukemia type 7
  • Acute myeloid leukemia M7
Who are the top Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia Local Doctors?
Experienced in Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia
Dr. Marshall A. Lichtman
Hematology
Experienced in Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia
Dr. Marshall A. Lichtman
Hematology
601 Elmwood Ave Box Med, 
Rochester, NY 
 (0.4 mi)
585-275-2205
Languages Spoken:
English

Marshall Lichtman is a Hematologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Lichtman and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia, and Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL).

Experienced in Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia
Dr. John M. Bennett
Hematology Oncology
Experienced in Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia
Dr. John M. Bennett
Hematology Oncology
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 704, 
Rochester, NY 
 (2.5 mi)
585-275-4915
Languages Spoken:
English

John Bennett is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Rochester, New York. Dr. Bennett and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia
Oussama A. Abla
Advanced in Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia
Oussama A. Abla
555 University Avenue, 
Toronto, ON, CA 
 (95.7 mi)

Oussama Abla practices in Toronto, Canada. Abla and is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, and Rosai-Dorfman Disease.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center