학술논문

Leukaemia cutis for clinicians, a literature review
Document Type
article
Source
Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, Vol 38, Iss 3, Pp 359-365 (2021)
Subject
leukaemia cutis
clinical presentation
chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
acute myeloid leukaemia
multiple myeloma.
Dermatology
RL1-803
Internal medicine
RC31-1245
Language
English
ISSN
1642-395X
2299-0046
Abstract
Leukaemia cutis (LC) describes infiltration of the skin by leukaemia cells, resulting in clinically identifiable cutaneous lesions. LC has a wide range of clinical manifestations, which can make it difficult to distinguish LC from other skin changes. In a group of patients, LC can be the first manifestation of leukaemia, therefore skin biopsy is crucial for the diagnosis. In this mini review, we discuss various types of leukaemia most frequently represented in leukaemia cutis, in both children and adults and skin changes in multiple myeloma, focusing on the clinical presentation of LC and prognosis in patients.