Granulocytic sarcoma of orbit preceding acute myeloid leukaemia: a case report

Authors: Puri P.^{1, *}; Grover A.K.²

Source: European Journal of Cancer Care, Volume 8, Number 2, June 1999 , pp. 113-115(3)

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Abstract:

A rare case of granulocytic sarcoma of orbit preceding the onset of acute meyloblastic leukaemia is presented. A 7-year-old boy presented with proptosis and no other systemic complaints. The appearance of an enlarged muscle in initial tomographic imaging with a normal peripheral blood picture caused a diagnostic problem. Biopsy suggested a diagnosis of granulocytic sarcoma. Subsequent bone marrow study revealed the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia.

Keywords: proptosis; acute myeloid leukaemia; granulocytic sarcoma

Language: English

Document Type: Miscellaneous

Affiliations: 1: Department of Ophthalmology, Southport and Formby Eye Unit, Southport, UK 2: Department of Ophthalmology, Southport and Formby Eye Unit, Southport, UK *

Publication date: 1999-06-01