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Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia

Definition

Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) is a rare and aggressive form of childhood leukemia characterized by the overproduction of immature white blood cells called myelomonocytes. This condition typically affects children under the age of 4 and can lead to various complications, including anemia, infections, and an enlarged spleen.