Granulocytic sarcoma of humerus, an unusual association of acute myeloblastic leukemia--a case report.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2000 Oct; 43(4): 475-8
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ABSTRACT
Ganulocytic sarcoma (Chloroma) is a tumour of rare variety usually in assocoiation with granulocytic leukemia. It is related to soft tissue with extramedullay infiltration. We present a case of granulocytic sarcoma of humerus which preceded the initial clinical manifestation of acute myeloid leukemia in a young patient which ultimately proved to be FABM2 variety. Though many tissues are affected by this tumour but the most favoured site is the bone.
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Main subject:
Sarcoma
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Humans
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Male
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Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
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Adult
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Granulocytes
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Humerus
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Neoplasms, Connective Tissue
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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