A 49-year-old man with a history of acute myeloid leukemia who received an allogeneic bone marrow transplant 2 weeks prior developed a widespread rash. On physical examination, fever of 38.5°C (101.3 ...

The study showed that having pre-existing leukopenia and more favorable performance status was associated with a higher risk of rash. Having a certain laboratory abnormality may be an indicator of ...

Red nodules on the lower legs can sometimes be an early sign of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that is more common in adults over age 55. While AML is a ...

Leukemia and lupus are both conditions that affect the immune system. Although they are different, they share certain symptoms. A person with lupus may have increased risk of developing leukemia.

Severe symptoms during pregnancy led to a leukemia diagnosis after collapsing at work. The patient underwent chemotherapy while pregnant and delivered her son at 32 weeks. She continued treatment post ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 3 1/2-year-old girl who is in the maintenance phase of chemotherapy for leukemia is seen for a moderately ...

Leukemia, a cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues including bone marrow and lymphatic system, affects approximately 60,530 Americans each year according to the American Cancer Society. While ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Petechiae are tiny red or purple dots that don't turn white when you ...