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Acute myeloid leukemia presenting as obstructive jaundice.

Yoav Goor1, Odelia Goor, Rita Michalewitcz

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine 6, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel. goorfam@green.co.il

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|March 22, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Jaundice in adults can be a sign of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Chemotherapy for AML led to complete jaundice regression in one patient, with no recurrence at 12 months.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Hematology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Jaundice is a common symptom with diverse etiologies.
  • Intrahepatic biliary dilatation without common bile duct stones suggests an obstructive or infiltrative process.
  • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) can present with extramedullary manifestations.

Observation:

  • A 36-year-old male presented with abdominal pain and jaundice.
  • Imaging revealed intrahepatic bile duct dilatation but no calculi or masses.
  • Peripheral blood smear confirmed acute myeloid leukemia.

Findings:

  • Successful remission-inducing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia resulted in complete resolution of jaundice.
  • The patient remained jaundice-free at a 12-month follow-up, indicating sustained remission of the underlying malignancy.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering hematological malignancies in the differential diagnosis of obstructive jaundice.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment of AML can lead to favorable outcomes, including resolution of biliary complications.
  • Further research may explore the mechanisms of biliary obstruction in AML and optimize management strategies.