Leukemia-associated skin infiltrates

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Infiltration of the skin by benign or malignant cells (or both) is a consequence of leukemia that may look like a less serious skin lesion on first glance. Infiltrates can have many appearances, as clearly illustrated in this article. The authors list the types of cutaneous infiltrates associated with leukemia, describe their clinical presentation, and discuss the distinguishing histologic features that allow differential diagnosis.