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A Variation from Classic Oral Manifestations Associated with Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
Author(s) -
Gordon Mark R.,
O'Neal Robert B.,
Woodyard Stephen G.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1985.56.5.285
Subject(s) - pallor , medicine , acute myeloblastic leukemia , dermatology , platelet , leukemia , malaise , pathology , surgery
A case representing previously misdiagnosed acute myeloblastic leukemia associated with an absence of classical intraoral manifestations is presented. Platelet count was < 15,000, and hematocrit was 20.3, yet clinical signs were limited to malaise and extreme gingival and mucosal pallor. The typical initial signs of gingival enlargement or hemorrhage never appeared, probably due to excellent plaque control by this patient. Mucosal color changes dictated the need for laboratory studies leading to a rapid and relatively early diagnosis.