In acute myeloid leukemia (AML), any age group can be affected, although it infrequently occurs before the age of ..... and the incidence rises with age, with a peak incidence at the age of ..... years.

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In acute myeloid leukemia (AML), any age group can be affected, although it infrequently occurs before the age of ____ and the incidence rises with age, with a peak incidence at the age of ____ years.

A	50, 72
B	55, 67
C	45, 65
D	60, 73

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -AML is generally a disease of older people and is uncommon before the age of 45. The average age of people when they are first diagnosed with AML is about 68. But AML can occur in children as well.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is most common in children ages 1-4. Acute megakaryoblastic leukemia (AMKL) is a rare type of AML that most often affects children who have Down syndrome. Acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) is most common in children ages 2-6, but it can develop at any age.

Detailed explanation-3: -Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) can happen at any age, but most cases happen in kids younger than 2 and teens. Chronic myelogenous leukemia is most common in teens. Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) affects infants and toddlers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells and tends to progress slowly over many years. It can occur at any age, but is most common in older adults around 60-65 years of age.

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