Acute Myeloid Leukemia with Acute Spinal Cord Compression as the First Feature

Abstract

Malignant myeloid sarcoma (chloroma) is a rare extramedullary solid tumor that consists of immature myeloid precursor cells, constantly associated with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Here, we report the case of a 35-year-old male who developed an acute paraplegia secondary to paraspinal chloroma associated with AML. A careful review of the patient’s history, blood smear, and bone marrow findings will decrease the chance of missing the diagnosis.