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Plasma cell leukemia

We present a rare case report of a patient diagnosed with primary plasma cell leukemia (PCL) who presented with atypical signs and symptoms which acutely evolved into life-threatening multi-organ failure. This case raises questions regarding the latest diagnostic guidelines and therapeutic options i...

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Autores principales: Chauhan, Shaylika, Jaisinghani, Priya, Rathore, Jaivir, Tariq, Hassan, Galan, Yesenia, Madhavan, Arjun, Rana, Haris, Frenia, Douglas
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6060942/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30090796
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_310_17
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Sumario:We present a rare case report of a patient diagnosed with primary plasma cell leukemia (PCL) who presented with atypical signs and symptoms which acutely evolved into life-threatening multi-organ failure. This case raises questions regarding the latest diagnostic guidelines and therapeutic options in the management of acute PCL and reinforces the need for prompt treatment after diagnosis.