Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disguise: A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Treatment - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
The present report describes the case of an 18-year-old male exhibiting Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). He initially presented with a multitude of rheumatic manifestations that were attributed to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The initial peripheral smear and bone marrow exam did not show any abnormal cells that developed later on along his disease course.
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