What is Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor?

What is Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor?

• Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor: A rare type of tumor that develops from myeloid cells (type of immature white blood cell) and tends to usually have a greenish color. The tumor is essentially a localized solid collection of leukemic cells that occurs outside the bone marrow. It can occur in many parts of the body such as the chest, vertebrae, pelvis, skin, lymph nodes and parts of the skull. On rare occasions, it can occur in various organs such as the heart and brain. The tumor can occur as a primary condition or may be associated with cancerous conditions such as acute leukemia and acute promyelocytic leukemia. Symptoms will vary depending on the location of the tumor.

Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor: Introduction

Types of Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor:

Broader types of Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor:

• Cancer
• Blood cancers
• Blood conditions
• Bone marrow conditions
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What causes Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor?

Causes of Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor: see causes of Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor

What are the symptoms of Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor?

Symptoms of Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor: see symptoms of Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor

Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor: see treatments for Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor

Name of Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor

Main name of condition: Extramedullary Myeloid Tumor

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