Myeloid Leukemia of the Skin

Ketron, Lloyd W.

doi:10.1001/archderm.1923.02360080033003

Arch Dermatol

1923

DOI: 10.1001/archderm.1923.02360080033003

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Myeloid Leukemia of the Skin

Lloyd W. Ketron¹

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“…Specific lesions involving the skin occur rarely in chronic granulocytic leukemia [1,2] and arc even more unusual in the other myeloproliferative disorders. When skin in volvement is present in chronic granulocytic leukemia the specific leukemia infiltrates appear as macules, papules, or tumors which range in color from pink and redbrown to purple and sometimes as erythema nodosum-like lesions [3].…”

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Chronic Granulocytic Leukemia cutis Treated with Hydroxyurea

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1978

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The clinical course of a patient with chronic granulocytic leukemia cutis associated with myeloid metaplasia is described. Cutaneous manifestations of leukemia appeared only at the sites of bone marrow aspiration and vena puncture. Radiotherapy to both spleen and skin and chemotherapy with busulfan failed to control spreading cutaneous lesions. Treatment with hydroxyurea was followed by a marked reduction in spleen size, a decrease in white cell count and healing of the skin lesions.

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Chronic Granulocytic Leukemia cutis Treated with Hydroxyurea

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1978

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