Myeloid sarcoma on the scalp of a patient with acute myeloid leukemia

Occurrence of Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia in a Patient with Breast Cancer after Chemotherapy

Myeloid Sarcoma of the Kidney Preceding Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Myeloid Sarcoma is a rare extramedullary tumor, consisting of primitive granulocytic precursor cells. We report the case of a 50-year-old man, who presented with a renal mass. After nephrectomy, histological examination revealed a myeloid sarcoma in association with a renal cell carcinoma. Seven weeks after nephrectomy the patient developed acute myeloid leukemia.

KIR2DS3 is Associated with Protection against Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Background: Interaction between killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) and human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I molecules is important for regulation of natural killer (NK) cell function. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of compound KIR-HLA genotype on susceptibility to acute leukemia. Methods: Cohorts of Iranian patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML;...

The role of microRNA in acute/chronic, myeloid/lymphocytic leukemia

MicroRNAs are small, non-coding sequences that regulate gene expression by inducing degradation or translational inhibition of target mRNAs. These molecules control many intracellular physiological and pathological processes.Abnormal expression of these moleculs has been described in different cancers including hematopoietic cancers. According to the type of cancer and the stage, miRNA’s expres...

A Case Report: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (FAB M7)

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML-M7) is a type of pediatric AML accounting for 3–10% of primary childhood AML and children may present with a broad variety of symptoms including low-grade fever, diarrhea, easy bruising, failure to gain weight and life-threatening conditions. We report a rare case of AML .A 26-month-old boy who presented with weakness and fatigue. He was diagnosed as a case of AMLM-7...