Hypocellular acute myeloid leukemia with bone marrow necrosis in young patients: two case reports
2009
Rare Cases of Hypocellular Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Young Patients
Sample size: 2
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Deepali Jain, Tejinder Singh, Naresh Kumar
Primary Institution: Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
Hypothesis
Can hypocellular acute myeloid leukemia occur in young patients?
Conclusion
Hypocellular acute myeloid leukemia is a rare entity and can affect young individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- Hypocellular acute myeloid leukemia is very rare and usually occurs in older patients.
- Both patients presented with symptoms typical of leukemia and were diagnosed with hypocellular AML.
- One patient showed bone marrow necrosis, which is a rare finding in this type of leukemia.
Takeaway
This study talks about two young patients who had a rare type of leukemia that usually happens in older people.
Methodology
Case reports of two patients with hypocellular acute myeloid leukemia were presented, detailing their symptoms, diagnosis, and outcomes.
Limitations
Clonal chromosomal abnormalities could not be evaluated due to unavailability of facilities.
Participant Demographics
Two Indian patients, one 32-year-old woman and one 13-year-old boy.
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