Leiomyosarcoma in the humerus with leukocytosis and elevation of serum G-CSF

Skeletal Radiol. 2012 Jun;41(6):719-23. doi: 10.1007/s00256-011-1337-6. Epub 2011 Dec 14.

Abstract

Leukocytosis associated with secretion of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) has been reported in various tumors, primarily poorly differentiated epithelial tumors, but is extremely rare in bone tumors. An 84-year-old woman experienced swelling and pain in the shoulder for 1 month. Leukocytosis and elevated serum G-CSF were observed, but resolved following tumor resection. A diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma of the bone with expression of G-CSF was confirmed immunohistochemically. Histological diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma showed it to be differentiated, which is unusual for G-CSF-secreting tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bone Neoplasms / blood
  • Bone Neoplasms / complications
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / blood*
  • Humans
  • Humerus / diagnostic imaging
  • Humerus / pathology*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / blood
  • Leiomyosarcoma / complications
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Leukocytosis / blood*
  • Leukocytosis / complications
  • Leukocytosis / diagnosis*
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor