Synovial fluid immunocytology in the diagnosis of leukemic synovitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a patient with leukemic synovitis complicating acute lymphoplastic leukemia. Leukemic cells were identified in the synovial fluid by an indirect immunofluorescent technique using monoclonal antibodies against early B cell antigens. Since focal leukemic lesions may be missed in synovial biopsy specimens, immunocytological analysis of joint fluids may facilitate early diagnosis of leukemic arthritis.
Medical subject headings
- Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
- Synovial Fluid
- Synovitis