Synchronous double malignancy: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia and carcinoma rectum

Synchronous double malignancy involving hematopoietic system and solid organs is rare. We report an interesting case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and carcinoma rectum. High index of suspicion is required in leukemic patients with bleeding per rectum to diagnose synchronous malignancy at an...

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Main Authors: Meher Lakshmi, Triveni, Sai Mallikarjun, Sree Lakshmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KIMS Foundation and Research Center 2015-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical and Scientific Research
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Online Access:http://jmsronline.com/article.aspx?ID=Synchronous-double-malignancy-Acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia-and-carcinoma-rectum