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Risk Factors of Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a neoplastic disorder characterized by production of immature white blood cells. The disease spreads quickly to spleen, liver, lymph nodes, testicles, brain, and spinal cord. Following are the risk factors of acute myeloid leukemia: - smoking - exposure to chemicals such as benzene - exposure to ionizing radiations - chemotherapeutic agents e.g., doxorubicin - pre-existing hematological disorder - family history of AML - certain genetic disorders e.g., Down syndrome Reference: https://www.webmd.com/cancer/lymphoma/acute-myeloid-leukemia-sym ptoms-treatments#1 Image via: https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/blood-disorders/leukemias/acute-myeloid-leukemia-aml