The CNS involvement of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is more commonly manifest as meningeal involvement. Rarely it may present as intravascular tumor aggregates called granulocytic sarcoma which presents as intracranial hemorrhage. We are presenting a case of intracranial, intra-parenchymal granulocytic sarcoma (other names: chloroma, extramedullary myeloblastoma), presenting as acute hemiplegia...

Myeloid sarcoma is a rare extramedullary malignant tumor, which is often accompanied by the development of systemic myeloid disease at various sites. The involvement of the central nervous system is uncommon and spinal cord compression is particularly rare. In November 2012, a 27-year-old male presented with a paroxysmal headache, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, which had persisted for one ...

Granulocytic sarcoma, also known as chloroma or myeloid sarcoma, is a pathologic term generally used to describe extramedullary solid tumors composed of myeloblasts. Rarely, it can occur as an isolated finding of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), without bone marrow or blood involvement. Primary involvement of the urinary tract without evidence of leukemia is exceedingly rare. Here, we report a cas...

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 u...

Acute leukemias are the most common childhood cancer in all age groups. Acute myeloid leukemias (AML) constitute about 15-20% of acute leukemias. Fatigability, pallor, fever, and bleeding are the most common presenting symptoms of AML. Hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenopathy are commonly encountered during physical examination. In rare instances eruptions due to skin involvement and localized tu...

Background : Acute myelogenous leukemia is a cancer that affects myeloid cells. Several complications occur due to acute myelogenous leukemia of which is granulocytic sarcoma. This case report discusses the analysis of skin abnormalities in an acute myelogenous leukemia patient. Case description : Skin examination and fine needle aspiration of the nodules in comparison with previous bone marrow...