Joint pain in AML: successful pain control with radiotherapy.
We present a case supporting the use of radiation therapy for palliation of joint pain associated with acute myelogenous leukemia. Prior to radiation therapy to the affected joints, and despite standard pain management, this patient was entirely bedridden and in significant pain. Following radiation, she was able to participate in physiotherapy with minimal to no pain until her death several weeks later. A brief literature review of joint involvement in acute myelogenous leukemia is discussed.
Chakraborty
Anita
A
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Wells
Richard
R
Doherty
Mary
M
Huynh
Chau
C
Selby
Debbie
D
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000473:pathology; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D010166:Palliative Care; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities