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Breast infiltration by acute lymphoblastic leukemia during pregnancy
P L Selvais1, G Mazy, S Gosseye
1Department of Obstetrics, University of Louvain Medical School, Brussels, Belgium.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|December 1, 1993
Summary
Bilateral breast infiltration during pregnancy can be an early sign of FAB-L3 leukemia. Prompt evaluation is crucial for diagnosing this rare hematologic malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Leukemia during pregnancy is rare.
- Breast infiltration is an uncommon initial presentation of leukemia.
Observation:
- A pregnant patient presented with bilateral breast infiltration as the first sign of disease.
- The infiltration was diagnosed as French-American-British classification-L3 (FAB-L3) leukemia.
Findings:
- FAB-L3 leukemia can manifest initially as bilateral breast infiltration.
- This presentation is rare but associated with Burkitt's lymphoma and FAB-L3 leukemia.
Implications:
- High suspicion for hematologic malignancy is warranted with this clinical finding.
- Early and thorough evaluation is essential for timely diagnosis and management.
- This case highlights an unusual presentation of leukemia in pregnancy.