title: Acute appendicitis caused by acute myeloid leukemia.
abstract: A case of appendiceal involvement by acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in an adult with recent history of AML transformed from myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) was presented. Being aware of this rare presentation in particular in a patient with history of MDS and/or AML is important for prompt clinical diagnosis and management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Indiana University 350 West 11th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202.
authors.forename: Shanxiang
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Indiana University 350 West 11th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202.
authors.forename: Shaoxiong
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chen
keywords: Abdominal pain; acute appendicitis; acute myeloid leukemia; myelodysplastic syndrome