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Extradural Granulocytic sarcoma causing acute paraparesis.

Arshad A Siddiqui1, Naim-ur Rehman

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. doc4brains@yahoo.com

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|February 7, 2004
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Summary

A 9-year-old girl with acute myeloblastic leukemia experienced rapid leg weakness. Surgery to relieve spinal cord compression led to significant neurological recovery, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Neurology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow.
  • Remission in AML can be complicated by extramedullary relapse or secondary complications.
  • Spinal cord compression is a rare but serious complication in pediatric leukemia.

Observation:

  • A 9-year-old female in remission from AML presented with rapidly progressive paraparesis.
  • Radiological imaging identified an extradural mass in the upper dorsal spine causing severe cord compression.
  • The patient exhibited significant neurological deficits affecting lower limb function.

Findings:

  • Surgical decompression of the spinal cord resulted in dramatic neurological recovery.
  • Post-decompression treatment included appropriate chemotherapy and local radiotherapy.

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  • This case highlights the potential for extradural masses to cause neurological compromise during leukemia remission.

    • Implications:

    • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing spinal cord compression in pediatric leukemia patients.
    • Multimodal treatment including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy can lead to favorable outcomes.
    • Understanding rare complications is vital for comprehensive care in pediatric oncology.