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- Title
Granulocytic sarcoma after stem cell transplantation in a child with biphenotypic leukemia.
- Authors
Kaya, Zühre; Koçak, Ülker; Albayrak, Meryem; Gürsel, Türkiz; Akyürek, Nalan; Oktar, Suna Özhan
- Abstract
Granulocytic sarcoma is an extramedullary tumor composed of leukemic blasts. Isolated granulocytic sarcoma has rarely been reported in children with leukemia undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplantation. We report a case of isolated granulocytic sarcoma arising from the pleura in an 11-year-old girl who was previously treated for biphenotypic leukemia with allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Complete resolution of the tumor was achieved after two inductions with MRC 12 protocol; however, she died of sepsis during the neutropenic period. The unusual presentation, immunophenotypic differences at diagnosis and relapse, and the management options are discussed.
- Subjects
SARCOMA; STEM cell transplantation; LEUKEMIA in children; TUMORS in children; SEPSIS
- Publication
Turkish Journal of Hematology, 2009, Vol 26, Issue 3, p151
- ISSN
1300-7777
- Publication type
Case Study