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Granulocytic sarcoma (chloroma) causing spinal cord compression.

Authors :
Frohna, B.
Quint, D.
Source :
Neuroradiology; Aug1993, Vol. 35 Issue 7, p509-511, 3p
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Granulocytic sarcoma (chloroma) is a rare solid tumor of myelogenous stem cells, usually appearing in patients with acute myelogenous leukemia and less commonly in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia or myeloproliferative disorders. We present a spinal epidural granulocytic sarcoma causing thoracic spinal cord compression in a patient with chronic anemia secondary to myelofibrosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00283940
Volume :
35
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Neuroradiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71152474
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00588708