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Is acute erythroid leukemia genetic? my father was just diagnosed at age 70. i am 31 low platelets run extremely low in my family (dads side).
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It is possible...: Familial cases of erythroleukemia (m6) have been described. M6 itself is relatively rare, and familial cases even more rare. Usually, m6 develops in patients with pre-existing myelodysplastic syndrome (pre-leukemic state). Familial types of myelodysplastic syndromes do occur, and would be a risk for developing leukemia. Talk to your doctor about your worries and if any further testing is need.
Answered 6/13/2014
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