Recurrent Arterial Thrombosis as a Presenting Feature of a Variant M3-Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
- Author:
Pranit N CHOTAI
1
;
Kalenda KASANGANA
;
Abhinav B CHANDRA
;
Atul S RAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Acute limb ischemia; Cold leg; Arterial thrombosis; Acute promyelocytic leukemia; Acute myeloid leukemia-M3
- MeSH: Emergencies; Extremities; Hematologic Neoplasms; Hemostasis; Humans; Ischemia; Leukemia*; Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute; Prospective Studies; Thrombosis*
- From:Vascular Specialist International 2016;32(2):65-71
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is a common vascular emergency. Hematologic malignancies are commonly associated with derangement of normal hemostasis and thrombo-hemorrhagic symptoms during the course of the disease are common. However, ALI as an initial presenting feature of acute leukemia is rare. Due to the rarity of this presentation, there is a scarcity of prospective randomized data to optimally guide the management of these patients. Current knowledge is mainly based on isolated cases. We report our experience managing a patient who presented with ALI and was found to have occult leukemia. A review of all cases with ALI as a presenting feature of acute leukemia is also presented.
