Extradural granulocytic sarcoma of the spine: A unique case of long survival after local therapy

A 13‐year‐old boy presented with progressive bilateral lower limb weakness due to exradural granulocytic sarcoma of the spine. After surgical decompression and radiotherapy, he remained in complete remission 6 years after initial diagnosis. The possible reasons for the favorable outcome of this uniq...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of hematology 1986-08, Vol.22 (4), p.439-441
Hauptverfasser:	Chan, John K. C., Lau, W. H., Saw, Daisy
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	acute leukemia Adolescent Biological and medical sciences extradural tumor Hematologic and hematopoietic diseases Humans Leukemia, Myeloid - pathology Leukemia, Myeloid - therapy Leukemias. Malignant lymphomas. Malignant reticulosis. Myelofibrosis Male Medical sciences Spinal Cord Neoplasms - pathology Spinal Cord Neoplasms - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	A 13‐year‐old boy presented with progressive bilateral lower limb weakness due to exradural granulocytic sarcoma of the spine. After surgical decompression and radiotherapy, he remained in complete remission 6 years after initial diagnosis. The possible reasons for the favorable outcome of this unique case are discussed.
ISSN:	0361-8609 1096-8652
DOI:	10.1002/ajh.2830220415