C95.0: Acute leukaemia of unspecified cell type

Acute leukaemia of unspecified cell type is a type of cancer that originates in the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. It is termed 'acute' because it progresses rapidly and 'unspecified cell type' as the type of white blood cells it affects are not identified. It may affect lymphoblasts, myeloblasts or monoblasts. This disease interferes with the production of normal blood cells. As a result, the body may not have enough red blood cells to supply oxygen to tissues, enough platelets to clot the blood, or enough healthy white blood cells to fight infection. Common symptoms include fatigue, frequent infections, bleeding or bruising easily, and weight loss. The cause of this condition is not well-established but it may be linked to certain genetic mutations and exposure to high levels of radiation or certain chemicals.

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