Sarcoma mieloide uterino como manifestacion de leucemia aguda mieloide / Uterine myeloid sarcoma as a manifestation of acute myeloid leukemia

RESUMEN Introducción y objetivos: El sarcoma mieloide puede ser la primera manifestación de la leucemia mieloide aguda (LMA), presentarse simultáneamente o constituir una forma de recaída. Material y métodos: Presentamos el caso de una paciente con sarcoma mieloide uterino, como forma de recaída de LMA. Resultados: El diagnóstico se basa en los hallazgos histopatológicos, la inmunohistoquímica y el inmunofenotipo. El tratamiento y el pronóstico son similares a LMA. Conclusión: La afectación uterina por leucemia mieloide extramedular es rara pero debe tenerse en cuenta en el diagnostico diferencial de una masa uterina en aquellas pacientes con antecedentes de LMA.

ABSTRACT Introduction and objectives: Myeloid Sarcoma can present as a first MLA sign, concurrently with or at relapse form. Materials and methods: We present the case of a patient with uterine myeloid sarcoma, as a form of relapse of MLA. Results: The diagnostic is based on the histopathology findings along with immunohistochemistry and immunophenotyping. Conclusion: Uterine involvement due to extramedullary myeloid leukemia is rare but it should be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of a uterine mass in those patients with a history of MLA.

The Radiological Spectrum of Orbital Pathologies that Involve the Lacrimal Gland and the Lacrimal Fossa

CT and MRI are utilized to differentiate between different types of masses and to determine the extent of lesions involving the lacrimal gland and the fossa. Although many diseases that affect the lacrimal gland and fossa are specifically diagnosed by imaging, it is frequently very difficult to differentiate each specific disease on the basis of image characteristics alone due to intrinsic similarities. In lacrimal gland epithelial tumors, benign pleomorphic adenomas are seen most commonly with a well defined benign appearance, and a malignant adenoid cystic carcinoma is seen with a typical invasive malignant appearance. However, a malignant myoepithelial carcinoma is seen with a benign looking appearance. Lymphomatous lesions of the lacrimal gland include a broad spectrum ranging from reactive hyperplasia to malignant lymphoma. These lesions can be very difficult to differentiate both radiologically and pathologically. Generally, lymphomas tend to occur in older patients. The developmental cystic lesions found in the lacrimal fossa such as dermoid and epidermoid cysts can be diagnosed when the cyst involves the superior temporal quadrant of the orbit and manifests as a non-enhancing cystic mass and, in case of a lipoma, it is diagnosed as a total fatty mass. However, masses of granulocytic sarcoma and xanthogranuloma, as well as vascular masses, such as a hemangiopericytoma, are difficult to diagnose correctly on the basis of preoperative imaging findings alone. A careful clinical evaluation and moreover, a pathologic verification, are needed. In this pictorial review, the various imaging spectrums of pathologic masses involving the lacrimal gland and fossa are presented, along with appropriate anatomy and pathology reviews.