Open AccessAcute appendicitis caused by acute myeloid leukemia
Author(s) -
Zhang Shanxiang,
Chen Shaoxiong
Publication year - 2014
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/ccr3.89
Subject(s) - medicine , acute appendicitis , myeloid leukemia , acute leukemia , intensive care medicine , myeloid , general surgery , leukemia
Key Clinical Message A case of appendiceal involvement by acute myeloid leukemia ( AML ) in an adult with recent history of AML transformed from myelodysplastic syndrome ( MDS ) was presented. Being aware of this rare presentation in particular in a patient with history of MDS and/or AML is important for prompt clinical diagnosis and management.
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