10 Symptoms of Acute Myeloid Leukemia

9. Spread

The abnormal cells produced by the bone marrow are present in the blood in high numbers. So, it is theoretically possible for them to spread to any organ in the human body, including the skin and the gums. The cells of acute myeloid leukemia can collect under the skin to form what appears to be a tumor-like mass called "chloroma." Alternatively, they may only cause lumps or a rash. When the abnormal cells move to the gums, they can cause the patient to feel pain.