[Granulocytic sarcoma of the mediastinum].
The occurrence of a granulocytic sarcoma before any signs of leukemia is unusual and may pose confusing diagnostic problems. This report deals with such a case who presented with a mediastinal thymic tumor and superior vena cava syndrome. The authors emphasize the localization and the histological techniques that are utilized to ascertain the diagnosis.
D000328:Adult; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D007951:Leukemia, Myeloid / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000473:pathology*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008938:Mitosis; D013577:Syndrome; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior
Sarcome granulocytaire du médiastin.