Myeloid sarcoma in the tongue

Leukemic cells are rarely present in the oral cavity, and there are very few reports regarding such cases. However, we identified some reports of leukemic cells infiltrating tissues in the oral cavity, including gingival involvement. Recurrent painful oral ulcerations and prominent generalized peri...

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Main Authors:	Bernar Monteiro Benites, Felipe Paiva Fonseca, Wanessa Miranda-Silva, Julia Stephanie Bruno, Luciana Tucunduva, Eduardo Rodrigues Fregnani
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	University of São Paulo 2021-07-01
Series:	Autopsy and Case Reports
Subjects:	Leukemia Medical Oncology Pathology, Oral Medicine
Online Access:	https://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/188098

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spelling	doaj-7a04672bf9924c4e8f6a6ae7ccaff1372021-07-06T15:57:22ZengUniversity of São PauloAutopsy and Case Reports2236-19602021-07-01102Myeloid sarcoma in the tongueBernar Monteiro Benites0Felipe Paiva Fonseca1Wanessa Miranda-Silva2Julia Stephanie Bruno3Luciana Tucunduva4Eduardo Rodrigues Fregnani5Hospital Sírio-Libanês, Oral Medicine Department. São Paulo, SP, BrazilUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology. Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilHospital Sírio-Libanês, Oral Medicine Department. São Paulo, SP, BrazilHospital Sírio-Libanês, Oral Medicine Department. São Paulo, SP, BrazilHospital Sírio-Libanês, Department of Onco-Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation. São Paulo, SP, BrazilHospital Sírio-Libanês, Oral Medicine Department. São Paulo, SP, Brazil Leukemic cells are rarely present in the oral cavity, and there are very few reports regarding such cases. However, we identified some reports of leukemic cells infiltrating tissues in the oral cavity, including gingival involvement. Recurrent painful oral ulcerations and prominent generalized periodontal destruction are the most common oral features of neutrophil disorders, and they may even be the initial symptoms of the disease. The ulcers may affect any part of the oral mucosa, including the tongue and palate. The objective of this report is to describe and discuss a case of myeloid sarcoma in the oral cavity of a 48-year-old male patient. https://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/188098LeukemiaMedical OncologyPathology, OralMedicine
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author	Bernar Monteiro Benites Felipe Paiva Fonseca Wanessa Miranda-Silva Julia Stephanie Bruno Luciana Tucunduva Eduardo Rodrigues Fregnani
spellingShingle	Bernar Monteiro Benites Felipe Paiva Fonseca Wanessa Miranda-Silva Julia Stephanie Bruno Luciana Tucunduva Eduardo Rodrigues Fregnani Myeloid sarcoma in the tongue Autopsy and Case Reports Leukemia Medical Oncology Pathology, Oral Medicine
author_facet	Bernar Monteiro Benites Felipe Paiva Fonseca Wanessa Miranda-Silva Julia Stephanie Bruno Luciana Tucunduva Eduardo Rodrigues Fregnani
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title	Myeloid sarcoma in the tongue
title_short	Myeloid sarcoma in the tongue
title_full	Myeloid sarcoma in the tongue
title_fullStr	Myeloid sarcoma in the tongue
title_full_unstemmed	Myeloid sarcoma in the tongue
title_sort	myeloid sarcoma in the tongue
publisher	University of São Paulo
series	Autopsy and Case Reports
issn	2236-1960
publishDate	2021-07-01
description	Leukemic cells are rarely present in the oral cavity, and there are very few reports regarding such cases. However, we identified some reports of leukemic cells infiltrating tissues in the oral cavity, including gingival involvement. Recurrent painful oral ulcerations and prominent generalized periodontal destruction are the most common oral features of neutrophil disorders, and they may even be the initial symptoms of the disease. The ulcers may affect any part of the oral mucosa, including the tongue and palate. The objective of this report is to describe and discuss a case of myeloid sarcoma in the oral cavity of a 48-year-old male patient.
topic	Leukemia Medical Oncology Pathology, Oral Medicine
url	https://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/188098
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Myeloid sarcoma in the tongue

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