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It is characterized by strong CD56 expression with dim to negative CD45, HLA\u2010DR, and CD38 expression. It is an aggressive leukemia with a poor response to induction chemotherapy and\/or frequent relapses.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Seven cases with the characteristic RAM immunophenotype were identified in this retrospective analysis of newly diagnosed pediatric AML cases from January 2019 to December 2021. Herein, we have critically analyzed their clinical, morphological, cytochemical, immunophenotyping, cytogenetic, and molecular profiles. The patients were traced and followed for their current disease and treatment status.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Of 302 cases of pediatric AML (age\u2009&lt;18\u2009years), seven cases (2.3%) with the distinct RAM phenotype were observed, with age ranging from 9\u2009months to 5\u2009years. Two patients were misdiagnosed earlier as small round cell tumor because of the strong CD56 positivity and the absence of leukocyte common antigen (LCA), but they were later correctly identified as granulocytic sarcoma. The bone marrow aspirate showed blasts with unusual cohesiveness and clumping with nuclear moulding, mimicking non\u2010hematologic malignancies. Flow cytometry revealed blasts with low side scatter, dim to negative CD45 and CD38, negative cMPO, CD36, and CD11b; moderate to bright CD33, CD117, and bright CD56. The Mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of CD13 expression was significantly lower as compared to the internal controls. Cytogenetic and molecular studies did not show any recurrent abnormalities. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction for <jats:italic>CBFA2T3\u2010GLIS2<\/jats:italic> fusion was performed in 5\/7 cases, with one positive result. On clinical follow\u2010up, two patients were refractory to chemotherapy. Six of the seven cases had succumbed to death (duration of survival: 3\u2013343\u2009days after initial diagnosis).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>AML with RAM immunophenotype, a distinct form of pediatric AML with a poor prognosis, may pose a diagnostic challenge if presented as a soft tissue mass. A comprehensive immunophenotypic evaluation, including stem cell and myeloid markers, is critical for an accurate diagnosis of myeloid sarcoma with the RAM\u2010immunophenotype. 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