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Leukemia cutis. Fine needle aspiration findings
1Department of Pathology, Shiraz Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
Acta Cytologica
|May 1, 1997
Summary
Fine needle aspiration cytology effectively diagnosed leukemia cutis in patients with leukemia in remission. This method identified various leukemia subtypes in skin nodules, aiding in early detection and management.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Cytopathology
Background:
- Leukemia patients in remission can develop skin nodules.
- Accurate diagnosis of these nodules is crucial for patient management.
Observation:
- Nine leukemia patients in full remission presented with skin nodules.
- Nodules varied in size (1-3.5 cm) and were located on the head, face, chest, and upper extremities.
Findings:
- Fine needle aspiration cytology diagnosed various leukemia subtypes, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloblastic leukemia, acute monocytic leukemia, and acute promyelocytic leukemia.
- Histologic sections confirmed lymphoma-leukemia diagnoses.
- Patients experienced leukemia recurrence 3-4 months post-nodule excision.
Implications:
- Fine needle aspiration cytology is a valuable tool for diagnosing leukemia cutis.
- Early diagnosis of leukemia cutis can inform treatment strategies and prognosis.
- Skin manifestations in leukemia patients warrant thorough cytologic evaluation.