1.A case of leukemia-associated arthritis: identification of leukemic cells in synovial fluid by light microscopy.
Sung Soo YOON ; Han Do YOUN ; Cheolwon SUH ; Yung Jue BANG ; Sung Jae CHOI ; Byung Kook KIM ; Noe Kyeong KOM ; Eui Chong KIM
Journal of Korean Medical Science 1987;2(4):255-258
One case of arthritis complicating leukemia is described in which leukemic cells were identified in synovial fluid by light microscopy. Although arthritis is a well-known manifestation of leukemia with an incidence of 13.5%, the pathogenesis often is unclear, and the direct demonstration of leukemic cells in synovial fluid has been very uncommon. A 16 year-old male patient was admitted due to left elbow joint pain and swelling. Synovial fluid examination revealed blast cells and this finding has directed to a final diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Adolescent
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Arthritis/*etiology
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Humans
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Leukemia-Lymphoma, Adult T-Cell/*complications/diagnosis/pathology
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Male
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