Acute myeloid leukemia
Alternate Names : Acute myelogenous leukemia, AML, Acute granulocytic leukemia, Acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (ANLL), Leukemia - acute myeloid (AML), Leukemia - acute granulocytic, Leukemia - nonlymphocytic (ANLL)
Pictures & Images
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Auer rods
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Note multiple Auer rods which are found only in acute myeloid leukemias, either myeloblastic or monoblastic. These rods consist of clumps of azurophilic granule material.
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Acute monocytic leukemia - skin
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Acute monocytic leukemia. These lesions are rarely found in chronic leukemia but are a common finding in acute forms. They appear as erythematous infiltrations of the skin, forming papules, macules, and plaques. Pruritus may be present.
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Blood cells
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Blood is comprised of red blood cells, platelets, and various white blood cells.
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