Myeloid Leukemia Associated with Down Syndrome - CISMeF
Myeloid Leukemia Associated with Down SyndromeNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Myeloid Leukemia Associated with Down Syndrome;
NCIt synonyms : Acute Myeloid Leukemia Transient Myeloproliferative Disorder in Down Syndrome;
NCIt related terms : AML Occurring in Children with Down Syndrome; MLDS; Acute Myeloid Leukemia with GATA1 Mutations; Acute Myeloid Leukemia Occurring in Children with Down syndrome;
NCIt definition : Acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome occurring in children with Down
syndrome. The acute myeloid leukemia is usually an acute megakaryoblastic leukemia,
and is associated with GATA1 gene mutation.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: Acute myeloid leukemia occurring in children with Down syndrome. During the
first 3 years of life, it is usually the megakaryoblastic subtype, and is associated
with GATA1 gene mutation. After age 4 this is no longer the case.;