Early extramedullary relapse of acute myelogenous leukemia in bilateral breasts: a case report
Chung, C.T.; Chiou, T.J.; Liu, S.M.; Chen, P.M.
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 52(2): 125-127
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0578-1337 PMID: 8402367 Document Number: 419684
We report a case of a 19-year-old female with acute myelogenous leukemia successfully treated with daunorubicin and Ara-c. Eight months after complete remission, palpable breast masses developed bilaterally. Biopsy and fine needle aspiration of the right mass showed cluster of leukemic cells indicative of extramedullary leukemic relapse. One month after biopsy, the patient's bone marrow showed presence of 90% blast cells. Palpable breast mass may be an early sign of relapse of acute myelogenous leukemia.