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Cutaneous sarcoidosis was initially suspected in a woman with skin lesions. Diagnosis shifted to acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) after blood tests revealed abnormal myeloid cells and skin biopsies showed characteristic infiltrates.

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  • Dermatology
  • Hematology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Cutaneous manifestations can be the initial presentation of hematologic malignancies.
  • Distinguishing between inflammatory dermatoses and leukemic infiltrates can be challenging based on clinical presentation alone.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) presenting with skin lesions initially mimicking cutaneous sarcoidosis.
  • To highlight the importance of integrating clinical, hematologic, and histopathologic findings for accurate diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination of skin lesions (erythematous, papular, nodular) on the face, limbs, scalp, and back.
  • Peripheral blood smear analysis to identify immature myeloid cells (myeloblasts, monoblasts, myelocytes, metamyelocytes).
  • Histopathological examination of skin biopsy demonstrating a mixed cellular infiltrate around adnexal structures.

Main Results:

  • Initial clinical diagnosis of cutaneous sarcoidosis was considered.
  • Peripheral blood smear revealed significant myeloblasts, monoblasts, myelocytes, and metamyelocytes.
  • Skin biopsy confirmed a mixed cellular infiltrate, including atypical myeloid cells and eosinophils, consistent with AML.

Conclusions:

  • Skin lesions can be an unusual presenting sign of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).
  • A high index of suspicion and thorough diagnostic workup, including hematologic and histopathologic evaluation, are crucial for diagnosing AML presenting with cutaneous findings.
  • This case underscores the necessity of considering systemic disease in dermatologic presentations, even in the absence of overt systemic symptoms.