Leukemia cutis: an indicator of relapse in a patient with myeloid leukemia – a case report

Authors

  • Faria Asad
  • Mansoor Haider
  • Sabrina Suhail Paal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.14.4.2004.834

Keywords:

Leukemia cutis

Abstract

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.

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2017-01-03

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Asad F, Haider M, Paal SS. Leukemia cutis: an indicator of relapse in a patient with myeloid leukemia – a case report. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2017Jan.3 [cited 2026Apr.12];14(4):259-61. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/834

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Vol. 14 No. 4 (2004): October - December

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Case Reports

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