Isolated myeloid sarcoma with pericardial and pleural effusions as first manifestation: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Myeloid sarcoma (MS) involves the proliferation of extramedullary blasts from 1 or more myeloid lineages, replacing the original tissue structures, and these neoplasias are called granulocytic sarcoma, chloroma, or extramedullary myeloid neoplasms. These tumors develop in lymphoid organs, bones, skin, soft tissues, various mucous membranes, organs, and the central nervous system. MS is rare in non-leukemic patients, while MS patient with effusion as the first manifestation is even rare.

Patient concerns

We report the case of 44-year-old woman with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Diagnosis

Ultrasound examination and computed tomography of the chest revealed large pericardial effusions and bilateral pleural effusions. Cytomorphological examination of t

SUBMITTER: Deng K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9592339 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature