Regression of a Myeloid Sarcoma of the Nasal Cavity With Extension to the Cheek After Radiotherapy

Myeloid sarcoma is rare and nasal chloroma an uncommon initial manifestation of acute myeloid leukaemia. The correct diagnosis a big challenge. In this report, we present case the cavity with extension to soft tissues face. A 53-year-old woman past medical history thalassemia, not followed up, presented progressive greyish swelling in her right cheek associated obstruction more marked on side unilateral lacrimation. was based histopathology immunohistochemistry. Bone marrow aspiration testing revealed blasts that met criteria for She received external radiotherapy at total dose 30 Gy 15 fractions without systemic therapy, because she refused get chemotherapy. remained under surveillance symptomatic treatment. patient examined four months after end irradiation showed spectacular improvement clinical symptomatology clear decrease mass.