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Leukemia cutis presenting with fingertip hypertrophy.

Anatoli Freiman1, Channy Y Muhn, Michel Trudel

  • 1Division of Dermatology, SMBD-Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
|October 4, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Leukemia cutis, a skin manifestation of leukemia, can present as painful tumors on the finger pads. Biopsy is crucial for diagnosing these rare leukemic infiltrates in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Hematology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Leukemia frequently presents with cutaneous findings, ranging from nonspecific lesions to specific leukemic infiltrates known as leukemia cutis.
  • Leukemia cutis represents the infiltration of the skin by leukemic cells, which can manifest in various forms.

Observation:

  • A rare case of leukemia cutis involving the distal finger pads of an 80-year-old woman with chronic lymphocytic leukemia is presented.
  • The patient developed painful, symmetric tumors on her distal finger pads, a unique presentation of this condition.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination of the biopsy specimen confirmed infiltration by neoplastic lymphocytes, consistent with leukemia cutis.
  • Literature review revealed limited reports of leukemia cutis affecting the hands, with none matching this specific distal finger pad presentation.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering leukemia cutis in patients with leukemia presenting with unusual skin lesions.
  • Prompt biopsy and histopathological examination are essential for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of suspicious skin lesions in leukemia patients.