A Rare Cause of Paraplegia: Myeloid Sarcoma

Myeloid Sarcoma Presenting as Brain Tumor in Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia Case

“…The diagnosis of MS was made by a biopsy performed from the mass and pathological evaluation. 12 In this case, complete neurologic recovery was achieved after 2 weeks of fractionated 18 Gy radiotherapy and additional dexamethasone treatment. Conventional chemotherapy was continued with the AML-Berlin Frankfurt Münster 2012 protocol.…”

“…In another study, Aslantaş et al 12 reported that a thoracolumbar mass was detected by MRI in a 4-year-old boy who presented with a complaint of hemiparesis. In this patient, 30% of blasts consistent with AML were detected in bone marrow aspiration.…”

Remarks on Myeloid Sarcoma in Children

“…Arslantaş et al [1] reported “A Rare Cause of Paraplegia: Myeloid Sarcoma” in a recent issue of this journal. I would like to remark on a few points not mentioned in that paper.…”

Remarks on Myeloid Sarcoma in Children

“…To the Editor, Arslantaş et al [1] reported "A Rare Cause of Paraplegia: Myeloid Sarcoma" in a recent issue of this journal. I would like to remark on a few points not mentioned in that paper.…”