J Korean Med Sci.
1987 Dec;2(4):255-258. 10.3346/jkms.1987.2.4.255.
A case of leukemia-associated arthritis: identification of leukemic cells in synovial fluid by light microscopy
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Korea.
- KMID: 1421275
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.1987.2.4.255
Abstract
- 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.
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