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Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia masquerading as a labial lump.

Authors :
Lim WH
Mayson E
Lamaro VP
Source :
BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2019 Jan 14; Vol. 12 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jan 14.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

We report a case of an 82-year-old woman who presented with a 2-week history of a left labial lump. She had a history of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) for several years and remained stable without clinical evidence of disease progression. She was observed with regular blood tests and clinical assessment. She was hypogammaglobulinaemic from the CLL and due to frequent symptomatic infections requiring hospitalisation, was commenced on monthly intravenous immunoglobulin. A tissue biopsy of the labial lump confirmed involved CLL in the genital area and further investigations and management followed.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757-790X
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30642861
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2018-227328