Abstract

Objective To strengthen the awareness that hematological tumors present with certain rheumatic symptoms for early diagnosis and treatment to a hidden neoplasm.Methods 15 patients admitted to rheumatic ward with suspected rheumatic disease were finally diagnosed as hematological tumors.Their rheumatic manifestations and occult malignancies were collected.Results A variety of rheumatic manifestations were presented.Among 15 patients,10(66.7%)had fever,6(40%)skin lesion,3(20%)arthritis,6(40%)vasculitis,3 adult onset of Still's disease,2 unelassified,and one of the each following disease:amyloidosis,dermatomyositis,polymyalgia rheumatica,and panniculitis.9 of lymphoma,3 leukemia,3 multiple myeloma were finny diagnosed. Conclusion Rheumatic disorders associated with hematological tumors include a variety of conditions.An extensive investigation for occult malignancies with some rheumatic symptoms is recommended when accompanied by specific findings of suggestive malignancy. Key words: Hematologic neoplasms; Rheumatic diseases

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