An interesting case of backache due to AML
Abstract
Abstract :
Metastatic epidural spinal cord compression
(MESCC) is a devastating complication
of cancer seen in 5 to 15 of patients.
MESCC due to AML is a rare event. We
report a case of 24 year old female who
presented with severe backache due to
MESCC caused by chloroma due to AML
M4. Granulocytic sarcomas also known
as the chloroma are rare extramedullary
tumor-like proliferates of myelogenous
precursor cells that may precede acute
leukaemia or may be the first manifestation
or relapse of acute myeloid leukaemia.
Chloroma is a uncommon presenting
manifestation of undiagnosed AML,
but only rarely it is the primary clinical
manifestation. MESCC caused by chloromas
due to AML is very uncommon in
adults.
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