Granulocytic sarcoma (chloroma) of the sacrum: initial manifestation of leukemia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present an unusual case of a granulocytic sarcoma (chloroma) of the sacrum which predated the initial clinical manifestation of acute myelogenous leukemia. Although granulocytic sarcomas occur in up to 9.1% of cases of acute myelogenous leukemia they usually present concurrently with the leukemic presentation. Although granulocytic sarcomas can involve several different organ systems, bone is the most common site.
Medical subject headings
- Leukemia, Myeloid
- Sacrum
- Spinal Neoplasms
Anatomy
- sacrum-coccyx