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Acute myelogenous leukemia mimicking fulminant periorbital cellulitis.

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: To report a patient who was referred for orbital cellulitis but was finally diagnosed with acute leukemia. CASE REPORT: A 17-year-old boy presented with fever, periorbital erythema and swelling mimicking periorbital cellulitis. He underwent empiric antibiotic therapy. Complete blood counts revealed leukocytosis with a predominance of immature blast cells. Bone marrow aspiration confirmed the diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia. Chemotherapy was initiated resulting in resolution of signs and symptoms. CONCLUSION: Acute leukemia may mimic periorbital cellulitis and must be considered in the differential diagnosis.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Abbas Bagheri, Alireza Abrishami, Saeed Karimi

Institutions: Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W87774332

FWCI: 0.426

Cites: 11

Cited by: 8

Related to: 10