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[Granulocytic sarcoma of the breast in chronic granulocytic leukemia (author's transl)]
A 46 year old women with long lasting menstruation disturbances and amenorrhea developed a chronic granulocytic leukemia and bilateral mammary tumors after pregnancy. The histologic examination revealed a myelosarcoma of the breast. The diagnostic features and the pathogenesis of these tumors are discussed. The severe hormonal disturbances could be accepted as localizing factors.
A 46 year old women with long lasting menstruation disturbances and amenorrhea developed a chronic granulocytic leukemia and bilateral mammary tumors after pregnancy. The histologic examination revealed a myelosarcoma of the breast. The diagnostic features and the pathogenesis of these tumors are discussed. The severe hormonal disturbances could be accepted as localizing factors.