Cutaneous Manifestation of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Cureus. 2024 Nov 19;16(11):e74022. doi: 10.7759/cureus.74022. eCollection 2024 Nov.

Abstract

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a hematological neoplasm characterized by the proliferation of immature lymphoblasts. Although it is more common in children, it can also occur in adults, presenting significant clinical challenges. This case describes a 46-year-old male patient with a history of hypertension and dyslipidemia, whose first clinical manifestation of ALL was cutaneous. The patient showed resistance to initial chemotherapy, leading to complex management and, unfortunately, to a bad outcome.

Keywords: acute lymphoblastic leukemia; chemotherapy resistance; complexity of care; cutaneous manifestations; skin lesions differential diagnosis.

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  • Case Reports