Granulocytic Sarcoma of the lung in Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Indian Pediatr
;
2014 February; 51(2): 145-146
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Granulocytic sarcoma, an uncommon solid, extra-medullary tumor is a rare presentation of acute myeloid leukemia. Case characteristics A seven-year old boy admitted to the hospital for treatment of leukemia having radiological findings of consolidation in one lung. Observation/Intervention A bronchoalveolar lavage was done which was negative for tubercular, bacterial, and fungal infection but showed blast cells.Outcome:
On day seven of chemotherapy, a repeat chest x-ray showed resolution of the lesion. A highresolution Computerized tomography of chest repeated after one month of induction showed resolution. Message A consolidation on chest radiograph in acute myeloid leukemia can be a granulocytic sarcoma of the lung; a bronchoalveolar lavage may be offered to confirm or refute this diagnosis.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2014
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