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Acute myeloid leukemia presenting as galactorrhea
K Rakul Nambiar1, Sreejith G Nair1, R Nandini Devi1
1Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, India.
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
|October 4, 2016
Summary
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) can cause weakness, infections, and bleeding. This uncommon case highlights AML presenting with galactorrhea, an unusual symptom.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a heterogeneous hematologic malignancy.
- Clinical manifestations typically involve pancytopenia and organ infiltration.
- Uncommon presentations require careful diagnostic consideration.
Observation:
- A patient presented with galactorrhea, a rare symptom.
- Galactorrhea, or abnormal milk production, is not a typical AML sign.
- This observation prompted further investigation into the underlying cause.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- The presence of galactorrhea was directly linked to the AML diagnosis.
- This case underscores the diverse clinical spectrum of AML.
Implications:
- Recognizing rare symptoms like galactorrhea is crucial for early AML detection.
- This case expands the understanding of AML's extragonadal manifestations.
- Clinicians should consider AML in patients presenting with unexplained galactorrhea.
