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Cutis verticis gyrata: Unusual chloromatous disease in acute myelogenous leukemia
Author(s) -
Cheson Bruce D.,
Christiansen Robert M.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
american journal of hematology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.456
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1096-8652
pISSN - 0361-8609
DOI - 10.1002/ajh.2830080411
Subject(s) - medicine , hepatosplenomegaly , leukemia cutis , chronic myelogenous leukemia , leukemia , dermatology , disease , pathology
Chloromas are an unusual finding in patients with acute or chronic granulocytic leukemia. The present report describes a man with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) whose course was complicated by cutis verticis gyrata (CVG), a mediastinal mass, neuropathies, and hepatosplenomegaly as a result of visceral involvement. Leukemic tumors and organ infiltration developed independent of his hematologic status and resulted in significant morbidity and, eventually, mortality from gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Nevertheless, at least temporary control over these complications was achieved when they were managed as leukemic “sanctuaries” and treated with local irradiation.