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Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Volume 15, 1998 - Issue 1
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Original Article

An Uncommon Presentation of Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia: A Case Report

N. Geetha Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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P. Kusumakumary Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
,
Elizabeth Abraham Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
&
M. Krishnan Nair Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Pages 75-79 | Received 12 Feb 1997, Accepted 19 Jun 1997, Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

A 14-year-old girl with an unusual extramedullary presentation of acute nonlymphocytic leukemia is described. She presented with involvement of both lacrimal glands, parotid and submandibular salivary glands, and both breasts. Biopsy of the submandibular salivary gland, breasts, and bone marrow was suggestive of acute monocytic leukemia. She was alive for 5 months with supportive treatment.

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