Incidental finding of myeloproliferative disorders during sternotomy

Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Jun;73(6):1951-2. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)03627-x.

Abstract

We report 2 cases of myeloproliferative disorders discovered incidentally at the time of routine coronary bypass surgery. Suspicion of abnormal bone marrow tissue upon performing sternotomy and subsequent sampling for frozen section made the diagnosis. The surgical plan was changed, and partial revascularization without cardiopulmonary bypass was performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bone Marrow Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Period
  • Male
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis*
  • Plasmacytoma / diagnosis*
  • Sternum / surgery*