Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a rapidly progressing myeloid neoplasm characterized by the clonal expansion of primitive hematopoietic stem cells, known as blasts, in the bone marrow. This expansion results in ineffective erythropoiesis and megakaryopoiesis, clinically manifesting as relatively rapid bone marrow failure compared to chronic and indolent leukemias. This leads to inadequate production of red blood cells and platelets. The recent consensus guidelines established by the European LeukemiaNET (ELN) in 2022 have emphasized molecular characterization and risk stratification for individuals with AML, providing updated data on these aspects.Treatment options vary depending on patient-specific factors, and hematopoietic stem cell transplant remains the only curative therapy. Although the administration of multiagent induction chemotherapy can achieve complete remission, allogeneic stem cell transplantation is the only established curative therapy. Despite advancements in therapeutic approaches, prognosis remains suboptimal, especially among the older populations. This activity explores the appropriate timing for considering this condition in the differential diagnosis and outlines proper evaluation methods. In addition, this activity emphasizes the crucial role of the interprofessional healthcare team in providing care for patients affected by this condition.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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