Open AccessPromyelocytic sarcoma of the right humerus: an unusual clinical presentation with unique diagnostic and treatment considerations
Author(s) -
Sawhney Sameer,
Holtzman Noa G.,
Davis Derik L.,
Kaizer Hannah,
Giffi Victoria,
Emadi Ashkan,
Koka Rima
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1212
Subject(s) - medicine , acute promyelocytic leukemia , presentation (obstetrics) , sarcoma , dermatology , radiology , pathology , chemistry , gene , biochemistry , retinoic acid
Key Clinical Message Promyelocytic leukemia is a known medical emergency and requires rapid diagnosis and expedient therapy with differentiating agents. We present an unusual case in which the diagnosis is based on a fine needle aspirate of a humeral mass. Despite lack of systemic involvement, the sarcoma responded to traditional differentiation agents.