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Assessment of the Metabolic Profile of Primary Leukemia Cells

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Sanjeev Kumar Sharma¹, Sanjeev Gupta, Tulika Seth

¹Department of Hematology, First Floor, Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029 India.

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Leukemia cutis, skin manifestations of leukemia, can mimic other conditions. A skin biopsy confirmed acute myeloid leukemia in a patient with papulovesicular lesions, leading to remission with chemotherapy.

Keywords:

Acute myeloid leukemia Leukemia cutis Myeloperoxidase

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Assessment of the Metabolic Profile of Primary Leukemia Cells

Published on: November 21, 2018

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Hematology
Oncology

Background:

Leukemia cutis describes skin involvement in leukemia, presenting diverse clinical features.
Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management of cutaneous leukemia.
Skin biopsies are essential for differentiating leukemia cutis from other dermatological conditions.

Observation:

A 45-year-old male presented with diffuse papulovesicular skin lesions.
The lesions mimicked disseminated herpes simplex virus infection.
Initial presentation prompted further hematological investigation.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML-M2).
Skin biopsy revealed infiltration by myeloblasts, confirming leukemia cutis.
Myeloblast infiltration confirmed the diagnosis of leukemia cutis.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering leukemia cutis in patients with unusual skin lesions.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment, including chemotherapy, can lead to remission.
Cutaneous manifestations of leukemia require a multidisciplinary approach for optimal patient outcomes.