Granulocytic sarcoma of the scapula: an unusual presentation of acute myeloblastic leukemia

J Pediatr Surg. 1997 Jan;32(1):121-2. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(97)90115-9.

Abstract

The unusual presentation of acute myeloblastic leukemia as a scapular granulocytic sarcoma in an infant without systemic manifestations is reported for the first time. Granulocytic sarcoma as a presentation of leukemia should be considered in the differential diagnosis of scapular masses during childhood. Surgery is limited to obtain sufficient tissue for histopathologic diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Bone Neoplasms / pathology
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Leukemia, Myeloid / diagnosis*
  • Leukemia, Myeloid / pathology
  • Leukemia, Myeloid / surgery
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / diagnosis*
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / pathology
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / surgery
  • Male
  • Scapula / pathology*
  • Scapula / surgery