blood disorders
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Diagnosis of AML
Blood tests Bone marrow examination The diagnosis of AML is similar to the Diagnosis . A Tests of blood, including for Tumor markers and Imaging tests may also be needed. Computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is done if the person has symptoms that suggest leukemia cells in the brain. CT of the chest may be done to check for leukemia cells in the area around the lungs. CT, MRI, or ultrasonography of the abdomen may be done to determine whether internal organs are enlarged. An echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) may be done before starting chemotherapy because chemotherapy drugs sometimes affect the heart. 