Isolated CNS relapse of CML after bone marrow transplantation

Posted by rob on February 25, 2010 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article

Isolated extramedullary relapse (EMR) of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) after bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is rare, seen in only 0.21% of cases . EMR in the central nervous system (CNS) is a rare event, and when seen is more commonly associated with lymphoblastic cells . Only two cases of CNS myeloblastic relapse have been reported previously . To our knowledge, isolated CNS myeloid blastic crisis after allogenic BMT for CML has previously not been reported. (Source: Leukemia Research)
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