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Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Diagnostic Techniques 

Acute myelogenous leukemia is usually a rapidly growing cancer that starts in bone marrow and spreads to the blood and other parts of the body, including the spleen, liver and other organs. It occurs in patients of all ages, but is most common in adults older than 60. Because it's unusually fast moving, receiving treatment quickly is important.

Physicians on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas use a variety of tests to diagnose acute myelogenous leukemia, including:  

Physicians on the medical staff at Baylor Dallas offer care management from initial diagnosis or second opinion and consultation through follow-up care. Physician referral information is available through the Patient Navigation Program at 214.820.3535 or by calling 1.800.4BAYLOR (422.9567) or searching our online physician directory.