Extramedullary transformation of chronic myeloid leukaemia with a unique chromosome pattern

A case of extramedullary myeloblastic transformation of chronic myeloid leukaemia is reported. This was characterised by an unusual clinical and haematological course and showed a unique cytogenetic pattern.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of clinical pathology 1985-07, Vol.38 (7), p.831-834
Main Authors: Flanagan, N G, Harrison, C J, Harry, D S, Ridway, J C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Chromosome Aberrations
Hematologic and hematopoietic diseases
Humans
Karyotyping
Leukemia, Myeloid - genetics
Leukemia, Myeloid - pathology
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute - genetics
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute - pathology
Leukemias. Malignant lymphomas. Malignant reticulosis. Myelofibrosis
Lymph Nodes - ultrastructure
Male
Medical sciences
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Summary:A case of extramedullary myeloblastic transformation of chronic myeloid leukaemia is reported. This was characterised by an unusual clinical and haematological course and showed a unique cytogenetic pattern.
ISSN:0021-9746
1472-4146
DOI:10.1136/jcp.38.7.831