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Spontaneous Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage in a Patient with Prolymphocytic Transformation of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Joint Authors
Lazo-Langner, Alejandro
Shkrum, Michael
Minuk, Leonard
Davies, Gwynivere A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-08-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Prolymphocytic transformation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a rare but recognized entity.
We present the case of a 76-year-old gentleman with a previous diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia who presented with fatigue, fever, and a white blood cell count of 500 000 with prolymphocytes on peripheral blood examination.
Chlorambucil and dexamethasone were initiated.
He developed progressive anemia during his admission with no clear cause on initial CT examination.
Bilateral hip pain began several days later and he was unfortunately diagnosed with a large spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage postmortem.
This condition is rare and generally occurs in those receiving therapeutic anticoagulation or dialysis, with known bleeding disorders or vascular malformation, none of which were present in our patient.
Pathology revealed marked leukemoid engorgement of the vessels of many organs with prolymphocytes.
We discuss the potential etiologies and relationships between these critical diagnoses.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Davies, Gwynivere A.& Lazo-Langner, Alejandro& Shkrum, Michael& Minuk, Leonard. 2013. Spontaneous Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage in a Patient with Prolymphocytic Transformation of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Case Reports in Hematology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Davies, Gwynivere A.…[et al.]. Spontaneous Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage in a Patient with Prolymphocytic Transformation of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Case Reports in Hematology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499203
American Medical Association (AMA)
Davies, Gwynivere A.& Lazo-Langner, Alejandro& Shkrum, Michael& Minuk, Leonard. Spontaneous Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage in a Patient with Prolymphocytic Transformation of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Case Reports in Hematology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499203
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499203