Myeloid sarcomas(MS)involve extramedullary blast proliferation from one or more myeloid lineages thatreplace the original tissue architecture,and these neoplasias are called granulocytic sarcomas,chloromas or extramed...Myeloid sarcomas(MS)involve extramedullary blast proliferation from one or more myeloid lineages thatreplace the original tissue architecture,and these neoplasias are called granulocytic sarcomas,chloromas or extramedullary myeloid tumors.Such tumors develop in lymphoid organs,bones(e.g.,skulls and orbits),skin,soft tissue,various mucosae,organs,and the central nervous system.Gastrointestinal(GI)involvement is rare,while the occurrence of myeloid sarcomas in patients without leukemia is even rare.Here,we report a case of a 38-year-old man who presented with epigastric pain and progressive jaundice.An upper GI endoscopy had shown extensive multifocal hyperemic fold thickening and the spread of nodular lesions in the body of the stomach.Biopsies from the gastric lesions indicated myeloid sarcoma of the stomach.However,concurrent peripheral blood and bone marrow examinations showed no evidence of acute myeloid leukemia.For diagnosis,the immunohistochemical markers must be checked when evaluating a suspected myeloid sarcoma case.Accurate MS diagnosis determines the appropriate therapy and prognosis.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81370511the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,No.S2011020002348Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,No.82000-3281901
文摘Myeloid sarcomas(MS)involve extramedullary blast proliferation from one or more myeloid lineages thatreplace the original tissue architecture,and these neoplasias are called granulocytic sarcomas,chloromas or extramedullary myeloid tumors.Such tumors develop in lymphoid organs,bones(e.g.,skulls and orbits),skin,soft tissue,various mucosae,organs,and the central nervous system.Gastrointestinal(GI)involvement is rare,while the occurrence of myeloid sarcomas in patients without leukemia is even rare.Here,we report a case of a 38-year-old man who presented with epigastric pain and progressive jaundice.An upper GI endoscopy had shown extensive multifocal hyperemic fold thickening and the spread of nodular lesions in the body of the stomach.Biopsies from the gastric lesions indicated myeloid sarcoma of the stomach.However,concurrent peripheral blood and bone marrow examinations showed no evidence of acute myeloid leukemia.For diagnosis,the immunohistochemical markers must be checked when evaluating a suspected myeloid sarcoma case.Accurate MS diagnosis determines the appropriate therapy and prognosis.