Mixed lineage coexpression in acute leukemia: A case report.

Author: Relos Jesus A. ; Igna Christine Rhea S.
Publication Type:Case Reports
Keywords: Mixed Lineage Coexpression
MeSH: Human; Male; Adult; Bone Marrow; Cyclophosphamide; Hospitals; Leukemia; Neoplasm, Residual; Prednisone; Tuberculosis; Vincristine; Leukemia, Biphenotypic, Acute; Cell Lineage
From: Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine 2010;48(3):44-47
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract:
STUDY DESIGN: Case Report
SETTING: University of Perpetual Help Dalta Medical Center
BACKGROUND: A case of a 34 year old male presented with mixed lineage leukemia with concommitant tuberculous infection that improved with six months of antiKoch's medication and CHOP chemotherapy that is Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine, Doxurubicine and Prednisone. After treatment, symptoms improved and repeat bone marrow studies showed minimal residual disease.