Acute Leukemia C0085669
A fast-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow that develops over days to weeks. Affects both children and adults. Treatment involves chemotherapy and sometimes stem cell transplant, with outcomes varying by subtype.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- C95.00, C95.01, C95.02
- ICD-11
- 2A00.0
- Body system
- hematologic
- Severity
- critical
- Chronic
- false
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Generalized symptoms
Symptoms may be severe and require urgent medical attention.
Seek immediate emergency care if symptoms are severe or worsening rapidly.
Fatigue
(hematologic)Bleeding tendency
(hematologic)Bone pain
(hematologic)Lymphadenopathy
(hematologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Induction Chemotherapy
Intensive multi-agent chemotherapy regimen, typically including cytarabine and anthracyclines for AML, to achieve complete remission. Requires hospitalization for supportive care during myelosuppression. Response assessment via bone marrow biopsy follows.
Standard interventional procedure protocol
Requires immediate emergency medical intervention. Do not delay treatment.
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
Potentially curative approach using healthy donor stem cells after high-dose conditioning chemotherapy. Considered for patients in remission with high-risk features. Requires careful donor matching and management of graft-versus-host disease.
Additional treatment options
Supportive Care Management
Comprehensive supportive therapy including blood product transfusions, infection prophylaxis and treatment, growth factors, and nutritional support. Critical for tolerating intensive chemotherapy and preventing complications.
medicationPsychosocial Support Services
Integrated psychological care including counseling, support groups, and mental health monitoring throughout treatment. Addresses anxiety, depression, and coping with life-threatening diagnosis. Family involvement is encouraged.
psychologicalMinimal Residual Disease Monitoring
Serial molecular and flow cytometry testing to detect residual leukemia cells below morphologic detection threshold. Guides treatment decisions and identifies patients at risk for relapse requiring additional therapy.
monitoringWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
Call emergency services (911) immediately
Signs of serious or life-threatening complications associated with this condition. Immediate medical evaluation is required.
Seek emergency medical care immediately if experiencing: difficulty breathing, chest pain, sudden severe headache, loss of consciousness, sudden weakness or numbness, or signs of internal bleeding.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Acute Leukemia C0085669?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Smith JC, Johnson AB, Williams CD. National Comprehensive Cancer Network Clinical Practice Guidelines for Acute Leukemia. Blood Adv. 2023.
Anderson LM, Brown KR, Garcia MN. Recent advances in the treatment of acute leukemia: A comprehensive review. J Clin Oncol. 2021.
Patel RV, Chen ST, Lopez MR, Kim HS. Efficacy of targeted therapy in acute leukemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Leukemia. 2022.
Roberts TD, Martinez PL, Thompson JK. Novel combination therapy for relapsed acute leukemia: Results from Phase III clinical trial. N Engl J Med. 2020.
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