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Myeloid neoplasm

Last edited: 4/14/2026

Overview

Myeloid neoplasms encompass a range of disorders including myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and other myeloid malignancies characterized by dysregulated hematopoiesis and clonal hematologic abnormalities.

Diagnosis

  • Utilize both WHO2022 and International Consensus Classification (ICC) guidelines, though significant overlap exists 1.
  • Genetic testing, including next-generation sequencing, is crucial for identifying specific mutations (e.g., CSF3R, SETBP1, ASXL1) and guiding diagnosis 75.
  • Consider germline predisposition syndromes, which account for up to 10% of cases, through comprehensive genetic screening 4.
  • Morphologic criteria remain important, especially for rare entities like atypical CML and CNL 7.
  • Evaluate for specific chromosomal abnormalities such as inv(3)/t(3;3) for targeted management 6.
  • Management

  • First-line treatments:
  • - For AML: Induction chemotherapy regimens (e.g., cytarabine, daunorubicin) 3. - For MDS: Supportive care, hypomethylating agents (e.g., azacitidine, decitabine), or lenalidomide in specific genetic contexts 3.
  • Anemia management:
  • - Target TGF-β-SMAD and HIF-PH pathways with appropriate therapeutic approaches 2.
  • Supportive care:
  • - Prophylactic platelet transfusions are widely used (95%) 3. - Consider prophylactic tranexamic acid (TXA) despite uncertainty about its benefit (57% usage) 3. - Tailor antimicrobial prophylaxis based on chemotherapy regimen 3.

    Special Populations

  • Elderly patients: Often treated with less-intensive therapy, emphasizing supportive care strategies to minimize complications 3.
  • Comorbidities: Tailor supportive care measures, such as prophylactic TXA and antimicrobials, considering individual patient factors 3.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Utilize both WHO2022 and ICC guidelines for diagnosis, acknowledging potential confusion due to differences 1. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • Incorporate genetic testing, including CSF3R, SETBP1, and ASXL1 mutations, to refine diagnosis and prognosis 75. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • Implement comprehensive supportive care measures, including prophylactic platelet transfusions and tailored antimicrobial prophylaxis, especially in less-intensive treatment settings 3. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • References

    1 Zureigat H, Adcock B, Nurse DP, Rauf A, Batah H, Ondeck M et al.. Navigating the 2022 International Consensus and World Health Organization Classifications of Hematopathology: A Call for Unified Diagnostic Language. Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine 2025. link 2 Gangat N, Tefferi A. Targeting anemia in myeloid neoplasms. American journal of hematology 2024. link 3 Blankstein AR, Choi N, Mozessohn L, Sanford D, Paulson K, Rimmer E et al.. Supportive care strategies in myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia in older adults: a national survey of Canadian hematologists. Annals of hematology 2024. link 4 Reinig EF, Rubinstein JD, Patil AT, Schussman AL, Horner VL, Kanagal-Shamanna R et al.. Needle in a haystack or elephant in the room? Identifying germline predisposition syndromes in the setting of a new myeloid malignancy diagnosis. Leukemia 2023. link 5 Wu D, Luo X, Feurstein S, Kesserwan C, Mohan S, Pineda-Alvarez DE et al.. How I curate: applying American Society of Hematology-Clinical Genome Resource Myeloid Malignancy Variant Curation Expert Panel rules for . Haematologica 2020. link 6 Wang HY, Rashidi HH. The New Clinicopathologic and Molecular Findings in Myeloid Neoplasms With inv(3)(q21q26)/t(3;3)(q21;q26.2). Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine 2016. link 7 Dao KH, Tyner JW. What's different about atypical CML and chronic neutrophilic leukemia?. Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program 2015. link 8 Guha AR, Kotwal R, Deglurkar M. Disappear to appear again? Chloroma of the pelvis--a unique osseous presentation. Acta orthopaedica Belgica 2006. link

    Original source

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      Navigating the 2022 International Consensus and World Health Organization Classifications of Hematopathology: A Call for Unified Diagnostic Language.Zureigat H, Adcock B, Nurse DP, Rauf A, Batah H, Ondeck M et al. Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine (2025)
    2. [2]
      Targeting anemia in myeloid neoplasms.Gangat N, Tefferi A American journal of hematology (2024)
    3. [3]
      Supportive care strategies in myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia in older adults: a national survey of Canadian hematologists.Blankstein AR, Choi N, Mozessohn L, Sanford D, Paulson K, Rimmer E et al. Annals of hematology (2024)
    4. [4]
      Needle in a haystack or elephant in the room? Identifying germline predisposition syndromes in the setting of a new myeloid malignancy diagnosis.Reinig EF, Rubinstein JD, Patil AT, Schussman AL, Horner VL, Kanagal-Shamanna R et al. Leukemia (2023)
    5. [5]
      How I curate: applying American Society of Hematology-Clinical Genome Resource Myeloid Malignancy Variant Curation Expert Panel rules for Wu D, Luo X, Feurstein S, Kesserwan C, Mohan S, Pineda-Alvarez DE et al. Haematologica (2020)
    6. [6]
      The New Clinicopathologic and Molecular Findings in Myeloid Neoplasms With inv(3)(q21q26)/t(3;3)(q21;q26.2).Wang HY, Rashidi HH Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine (2016)
    7. [7]
      What's different about atypical CML and chronic neutrophilic leukemia?Dao KH, Tyner JW Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program (2015)
    8. [8]
      Disappear to appear again? Chloroma of the pelvis--a unique osseous presentation.Guha AR, Kotwal R, Deglurkar M Acta orthopaedica Belgica (2006)

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