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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
ISSN: 0973-1482
EISSN: 0973-1482
Vol. 2, No. 4, 2006, pp. 206-208
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Bioline Code: cr06050
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, Vol. 2, No. 4, 2006, pp. 206-208
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Paraneoplastic leukocytoclastic vasculitis in chronic lymphoid leukemia
Yadav BS, Sharma SC, Kapoor RK
Abstract
A 50-year-old female who was a known case of chronic lymphoid leukemia (CLL) developed ecchymoses, purpuric spots with papules, some nodules (1-3 mm) and crusts all over the body associated with severe burning and itching along with exaggeration of CLL. The lesions were more prominent on lower limbs and face. Skin biopsy was reported as leukocytoclastic vasculitis. These lesions regressed after treatment with leukeran and glucocorticoids.
Keywords
Chronic lymphoid leukemia, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, paraneoplastic
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