# Myeloid Sarcoma Developing in Prexisting Hydroxyurea-Induced Leg Ulcer in a Polycythemia Vera Patient

Authors: Hatim Nafil; Illias Tazi; Lahoucine Mahmal
Journal: Case Reports in Medicine
 (2013)

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## Abstract

Myeloid sarcoma (MS) is an extramedullary tumour consisting of myeloblasts or immature myeloid cells located in an extramedullary site. It may occur at presentation of AML, at relapse, or prior to the onset of frank leukemia. We report a rare case of MS developing in prexisting  Hydroxyurea-induced leg Ulcer in a 70-year-old woman.


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