Age-specific incidence rates for cytogenetically-defined subtypes of acute myeloid leukaemia

A. V. Moorman, E. Roman, R. A. Cartwright, G. J. Morgan

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Abstract

It is generally considered that most cancers arise following the accumulation of several genetic events and that as a consequence its incidence increases with age. We report a cytogenetic subgroup of acute myeloid leukaemia whose incidence is independent of age. This observation indicates that acute myeloid leukaemia can develop via multiple pathways, and underlines the importance of cytogenetics in understanding this disease.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1061-1063
Number of pages3
JournalBritish journal of cancer
Volume86
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acute myeloid leukaemia
  • Aetiology
  • Age
  • Chromosomal abnormalities
  • Cytogenetics
  • Incidence rate

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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