Promyelocytic sarcoma of the right humerus: an unusual clinical presentation with unique diagnostic and treatment considerations. Issue 11 (29th September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sawhney, Sameer; Holtzman, Noa G.; Davis, Derik L.; Kaizer, Hannah; Giffi, Victoria; Emadi, Ashkan; Koka, Rima
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 11(2017)
• Page Start: 1874
• Page End: 1877
• Publication Date: 2017-09-29
• Subjects: Acute promyelocytic leukemia -- leukemia -- promyelocytic Sarcoma; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1212
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Promyelocytic leukemia is a known medical emergency and requires rapid diagnosis and expedient therapy with differentiating agents. We present an unusual case in which the diagnosis is based on a fine needle aspirate of a humeral mass. Despite lack of systemic involvement, the sarcoma responded to traditional differentiation agents. Abstract : Promyelocytic leukemia is a known medical emergency and requires rapid diagnosis and expedient therapy with differentiating agents. We present an unusual case in which the diagnosis is based on a fine needle aspirate of a humeral mass. Despite lack of systemic involvement, the sarcoma responded to traditional differentiation agents.