An unusual case of phenotype switch between AML FAB subtypes
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Phenotypic switch between any leukemia subtypes is of concern to a treating physician and more so, in acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) as the mechanisms for switch and subsequent chemotherapy regimen to be used remain unclear. AML-non-M3 from AML-M3 subtype needs special mention as this has been unheard off.
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