Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Myeloid sarcoma (MS) is a rare extramedullary manifestation of acute myeloblastic leukaemia (AML). The presentation of MS depends on the anatomical location being affected. Myeloid sarcoma can also occur in the absence of AML, but when they occur simultaneously, they are often associated with a poorer prognosis. We report the case of an adolescent patient of AML with MS of cervical lymph nodes presenting with vague and non specific complaint of abdominal pain for two months with history of a non-specific and non-healing skin lesion on the right lower extremity. Detailed history and physical examination were a major help. Bone marrow biopsy and cervical lymph node biopsy were performed to make the definitive diagnosis. Chemotherapy and supportive care were administered. Since such cases are rarely encountered, they tend to be misdiagnosed. Reporting cases with such variable presentations can help physicians not to miss such important differential diagnoses in their evaluation.
DOI: 10.47391/jpma.22211
Authors: Anosh John, Amjad Zafar, Ammara Saleem, Harris Siddiqi, Kausar Bano
Language: English
Subfield: Hematology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $650
OpenAlex ID: W4414535130
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