A case of paraneoplastic hyperleukocytosis closely mimicking chronic neutrophilic leukemia
J Cancer Res Ther
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2020 Apr; 16(1): 186-188
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ABSTRACT
Leukemoid reaction and myeloproliferative syndrome are close mimickers and frequently pose a diagnostic dilemma, particularly when the leukocyte count is very high. Leukocyte alkaline phosphatase score frequently aids in diagnosis but may or may not be contributory, especially in differentiating chronic neutrophilic leukemia. Herein, we document a case of leukemoid reaction with extensive hyperleukocytosis in a 46-year-old female with poorly differentiated carcinoma. The tumor itself as well as the associated leukocytosis portends a poor prognosis
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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J Cancer Res Ther
Journal subject:
Neoplasms
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Therapeutics
Year:
2020
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Article
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