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Granulocytic sarcoma manifested as ascites.

M T Elghetany1, E I Banez

  • 1Department of Pathology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030.

Southern Medical Journal
|November 1, 1989
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Granulocytic sarcoma, a rare condition, can manifest with ascites, mimicking adenocarcinoma. Definitive diagnosis in effusions requires identifying specific malignant cells and the Philadelphia chromosome.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Cytopathology

Background:

  • Granulocytic sarcoma (GS) is an extramedullary tumor composed of myeloid precursors.
  • GS typically presents as a solid mass, with effusions being an exceptionally rare manifestation.

Observation:

  • This report details an unusual case of granulocytic sarcoma presenting with ascites.
  • Malignant cells in ascites can be challenging to distinguish from adenocarcinoma.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic confirmation involved identifying eosinophilic myelocytes and peroxidase-positive malignant cells within the ascitic fluid.
  • The presence of the Philadelphia chromosome in ascitic fluid cells was crucial for establishing the definitive diagnosis of GS.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the importance of considering GS in the differential diagnosis of ascites with atypical cells.
  • Advanced cytopathological and molecular analyses are essential for accurate diagnosis of rare GS presentations.