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Aleukemic leukemia cutis.

S Ohno1, T Yokoo, M Ohta

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Tenri Hospital, Japan.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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A skin biopsy revealed atypical monocytes, which can indicate a risk for acute monocytic leukemia. This finding preceded the patient's leukemia diagnosis by 14 months, highlighting early detection potential.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Hematology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Cutaneous manifestations can precede hematologic malignancies.
  • Early detection of neoplastic cells in skin lesions is crucial for timely diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 39-year-old male patient presented with multiple cutaneous nodules.
  • Skin biopsy was performed due to the suspicious nature of the lesions.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination of the skin biopsy revealed atypical monocytes.
  • These atypical monocytes were identified 14 months prior to the clinical diagnosis of overt acute monocytic leukemia.

Implications:

  • Cutaneous atypical monocytes may serve as an early diagnostic marker for acute monocytic leukemia.

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  • This case underscores the importance of dermatopathology in identifying systemic diseases.
  • Further research into skin biopsy as a screening tool for hematologic malignancies is warranted.