C92.6: Acute myeloid leukaemia with 11q23-abnormality
Acute myeloid leukemia with 11q23-abnormality is a type of blood cancer originating from the bone marrow, which is the soft inner part of the bones. This specific type of leukemia is characterized by the presence of an abnormality in the 11q23 region of human chromosome number 11. Unlike normal cells, the immature blood cells, called myeloblasts, accumulate in the bloodstream because they do not function properly or mature and die as they should. This buildup of excess cells interferes with the production of healthy blood cells. Symptoms typically include fatigue, fever, unexplained weight loss, frequent infections, easy bruising or bleeding, and shortness of breath due to anemia. This subtype of leukemia can progress rapidly, and is therefore considered acute. Despite its serious nature, it is crucial to understand that it is a medical condition requiring a specialized course of treatment and is not contagious.
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