None of the IFN‐γ rs2430561, IL‐10 (rs1800872, rs1800896) and TNF‐α (rs361525, rs1800629, rs1800750), genotypes demonstrated deviation from the Hardy‐Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) in either the AML cases or controls. The gene discussed is IFNG; the disease is acute myeloid leukemia.