Leukemic arthritis and severe hypercalcemia in a man with chronic myeloid leukemia: a case report and review of the literature

Leukemic arthritis and severe hypercalcemia in a man with chronic myeloid leukemia: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Patients with chronic myeloid leukemia typically present with high white blood cell counts revealed during annual checkups. Leukemic arthritis and hypercalcemia are rare manifestations in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia. Case presentation A 35-year-old Thai man who had bee...

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Main Authors: Pongprueth Rujirachun, Apichaya Junyavoraluk, Weerapat Owattanapanich, Voraparee Suvannarerg, Sirinart Sirinvaravong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Chronic myeloid leukemia
Leukemic arthritis
Hypercalcemia
Osteolytic bone
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1798-5

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