AML

Myeloid sarcoma

Myeloid sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from a group of blood-forming cells called myeloid blasts. These cells normally grow and mature in the bone marrow, which is the spongy tissue inside our bones. In myeloid sarcoma, abnormal myeloid blasts form a mass or tumour outside the bone marrow. This tumour can grow …
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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is acute myeloid leukemia? Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, the soft tissue …
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Angiomyolipoma (AML)

Background: Angiomyolipoma (AML) is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour made up of a combination of adipose tissue (fat), smooth muscle, and blood vessels. This type of tumour is most commonly found in the kidney, although it can also be found in the liver and pancreas. What causes angiomyolipoma? Most angiomyolipomas contain a genetic alteration that renders …
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