Genital Infection as a First Sign of Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Fournier’s gangrene is a life-threatening disorder caused by aerobic and anaerobic bacterial infection. We report a case of genital infection as the initial warning sign of acute myeloid leukemia. We were able to prevent progression to Fournier’s gangrene in our patient by immediate intensive therap...

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Published in:Case reports in dermatology 2010-02, Vol.2 (1), p.18-21
Main Authors: Oiso, Naoki, Rai, Shinya, Kawara, Shigeru, Tatsumi, Yoichi, Kawada, Akira
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute myeloid leukemia
Bacterial infection
Fournier's gangrene
Hematologic malignancy
Necrotizing fasciitis
Published: February 2010
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Summary:Fournier’s gangrene is a life-threatening disorder caused by aerobic and anaerobic bacterial infection. We report a case of genital infection as the initial warning sign of acute myeloid leukemia. We were able to prevent progression to Fournier’s gangrene in our patient by immediate intensive therapy with incision, blood transfusions and intravenous administration of antibiotics. This case suggests that hematologists and dermatologists should keep in mind that genital infection can be a first sign of hematologic malignancy.
ISSN:1662-6567
1662-6567
DOI:10.1159/000279328