FAB Classification of AML Pathology made easy | Acute myeloid leukemia classification|#speedymedical

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07/14/23

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells, characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal cells that build up in the bone marrow and blood and interfere with normal blood cells. Symptoms may include feeling tired, shortness of breath, easy bruising and bleeding, and increased risk of infection.Occasionally, spread may occur to the brain, skin, or gums.As an acute leukemia, AML progresses rapidly and is typically fatal within weeks or months if left untreated.
According to the FAB classification, the Acute myeloid leukemia is classified into 8 subtypes . these eight subtypes are numbered from M0 to M8 and include the
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8