Case Report
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World J Hematol. Dec 29, 2023; 10(4): 42-47
Published online Dec 29, 2023. doi: 10.5315/wjh.v10.i4.42
Unusual presentation of extramedullary blast crisis in chronic myeloid leukemia: A case report
Rashmi Mishra, Sandeep Garg, Praveen Bharti, Deepak Ranjan Malla, Ishan Rohatgi, Sachin Gautam
Rashmi Mishra, Sandeep Garg, Praveen Bharti, Deepak Ranjan Malla, Ishan Rohatgi, Department of General Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002, Delhi, India
Sachin Gautam, Department of Internal Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002, Delhi, India
Author contributions: Mishra R, Garg S and Bharti P contributed to the evaluation, diagnosis and management of the patient; Malla DR and Gautam S carried out the necessary procedures for the diagnosis; Rohatgi I analyzed the data, compiled the necessary reviews and wrote the manuscript; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Rashmi Mishra, MD, Assistant Professor, Doctor, Department of General Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002, Delhi, India. rashmi.virgo02@gmail.com
Received: October 3, 2023
Peer-review started: October 3, 2023
First decision: November 2, 2023
Revised: November 15, 2023
Accepted: December 19, 2023
Article in press: December 19, 2023
Published online: December 29, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Extramedullary blast crises exhibit diverse presentations, underscoring the importance of awareness of possible sites of occurrence. In cases of chronic myeloid leukemia with ascites or pleural effusion, it is essential to consider the possibility of malignant infiltration of serosal membranes as a potential diagnosis. Recognizing these signs early can lead to timely intervention and management.