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Case Reports
. 2017 Sep 22;5(11):1802-1806.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1175. eCollection 2017 Nov.

Isolated myeloid sarcoma as the first manifestation of acute myeloid leukemia: a case study

Dorothy Mitkowski  1 , Lidia Gil  2
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Case Reports

Isolated myeloid sarcoma as the first manifestation of acute myeloid leukemia: a case study

Dorothy Mitkowski et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

This case report brings awareness to the diverse extramedullary manifestations of isolated myeloid sarcoma, as well as the importance and difficulties that are associated with establishing a rapid diagnosis and initiating treatment.

Keywords: Acute myeloid leukemia; extramedullary; hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; myeloid sarcoma.

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Figure 1
(A) MRI T1 TSE, coronal plane (without contrast). (B) MRI T1 TSE FS, coronal plane (with contrast). Black arrow – pathologic mass; White arrow – lacrimal gland.
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Figure 2
(A) MRI T1 TSE, coronal plane (without contrast). (B) MRI T1 TSE FS, coronal plane (with contrast). Black arrow – residual mass; White arrow – lacrimal gland.
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