[Blastic natural killer cell leukemia--one case report and review of literature]

Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi. 2003 Jul;24(7):362-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To report a case of blastic natural killer cell leukemia with an aggressive clinical course.

Methods: The characteristics of blastic NK cell leukemia and its treatment were discussed with review of literatures.

Results: After combination chemotherapy and spinal cord segmental radiotherapy, the patient entered hematological remission, but the extramedullary lesion remained unchanged.

Conclusion: Blastic NK cell leukemia has an aggressive clinical course with poor response to treatment and unfavorable prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Killer Cells, Natural / pathology*
  • Leukemia, Lymphoid / pathology*
  • Leukemia, Lymphoid / therapy
  • Leukemic Infiltration*
  • Male