Leukemia cutis: an indicator of relapse in a patient with myeloid leukemia – a case report
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Leukemia cutisAbstract
Leukemia cutis is a specific cutaneous lesion of leukemia in which there is deposition ofleukemic cells. We report an adult female with papulonodular lesions on the chest region. Askin biopsy was found helpful in diagnosing the relapse in our patient with haematologicalremission.References
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