Intra-cytoplasmic crystalline inclusions in acute myeloid leukemia: a rare event.
Unusual intracytoplasmic crystal-like inclusions within granulocytic precursor cells from a patient with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are described. Based upon their cytochemical and immunochemical properties, the possible composition and origin of these inclusions are discussed. They represent a rare event in leukemic cell metabolism since, to our knowledge, only 1 case with identical characteristics has previously been reported.
Felman
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Morel
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Bryon
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Espinouse
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Coeur
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D000368:Aged; D003460:Crystallization; D003594:Cytoplasmic Granules / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D007120:Immunochemistry; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male