Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia: Value of Touch Preps.

Autor: Kenney, Robert L., Reddy, Vishnu V. B., Giri, Janari, Adelman, Samuel
Zdroj: Journal of Dermatologic Surgery & Oncology; May84, Vol. 10 Issue 5, p374-377, 4p
Abstrakt: (CMML) Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia is not an uncommon leukemia occurring in elderly individuals. Cutaneous manifestations are unusual and portend a poorer prognosis. Touch imprints from a skin punch biopsy may help to quickly confirm clinical suspicions of an underlying leukemia or lymphoma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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