Idiopathic myelofibrosis developing isolated granulocytic sarcoma with der (1;7)(q10; p10) after splenectomy and finally transforming to acute myelogenous leukemia

Leuk Lymphoma. 2000 Oct;39(3-4):427-33. doi: 10.3109/10428190009065844.

Abstract

A 47-year-old female with idiopathic myelofibrosis developed isolated granulocytic sarcoma with der (1; 7)(q10; p10) after splenectomy, followed by acute myelogenous leukemia. The patient had myelofibrosis since 22 years of age, received splenectomy at 47 years, and developed isolated submandibular granulocytic sarcoma, 8 months later. Although the initial tumor disappeared after irradiation, recurrent tumors selectively appeared in the areas of operative scars. She subsequently developed blastic transformation with der (1; 7)(q10; p10), and the blasts were refractory to different chemotherapy. This case is very rare in the following aspects: the onset of myelofibrosis occurred at a relatively young age; isolated granulocytic sarcoma after splenectomy preceded the transformation to acute leukemia; and the subcutaneous tumors developed in areas of operative scars.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 1
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 7
  • Cicatrix / pathology
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myeloid / etiology
  • Leukemia, Myeloid / genetics
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / etiology
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / genetics
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / etiology
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / genetics
  • Middle Aged
  • Primary Myelofibrosis / complications*
  • Primary Myelofibrosis / etiology
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology
  • Splenectomy / adverse effects*
  • Translocation, Genetic