Abstract
The Histopathologic Examination of a Second Muscle Biopsy Specimen at a Later Date may Sometimes be the Best Approach to Make a Differential Diagnosis in Neuromuscular Disorders.
Highlights
Myeloid sarcoma is a tumor formed by myeloid precursor cells in any localization other than the bone marrow [1]
Myeloid sarcoma can occur without underlying acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or other myeloid neoplasms
We presented a case of primary ovarian myeloid sarcoma without an apparent, previously diagnosed hematologic malignancy
Summary
Myeloid sarcoma (granulocytic sarcoma, chloroma) is a tumor formed by myeloid precursor cells in any localization other than the bone marrow [1]. It was first described in the literature by Burns in 1811 [2]. Myeloid sarcoma can occur without underlying acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or other myeloid neoplasms It can be seen anywhere on the body but skin, lymph node, gastrointestinal tract, bone, and testicle placement is common [4,5]. We presented a case of primary ovarian myeloid sarcoma without an apparent, previously diagnosed hematologic malignancy
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