What are the symptoms of acute myelogenous leukemia?
The following are the most common symptoms of acute myelogenous leukemia. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: • anemia • bleeding • bruising • fever • persistent weakness • fatigue • aches in bones and joints • swollen lymph nodes The symptoms of acute myelogenous leukemia may resemble other blood disorders or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis. How is acute myelogenous leukemia diagnosed? In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for acute myelogenous leukemia may include the following: • additional blood tests and other evaluation procedures • bone marrow aspiration and biopsy – marrow may be removed by aspiration or a needle biopsy under local anesthesia. In aspiration biopsy, a fluid specimen is removed from the bone marrow. In a needle biopsy, marrow cells (not fluid) are removed. These methods are often used together. • spinal tap/lumbar puncture – a specia
