Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia: Value of Touch Preps

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Abstract

  • Abstract. (CMML) Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia is not an uncommon leukemia occurring in elderly individuals. Cutaneous manifestations are unusual and portend a poorer prognosis. Touch imprints from a skin punch biopsy may help to quickly confirm clinical suspicions of an underlying leukemia or lymphoma. 1984 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc.
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    Author List

  • KENNEY RL; REDDY VVB; GIRI J; ADELMAN S
  • Start Page

  • 374
  • End Page

  • 377
  • Volume

  • 10
  • Issue

  • 5