Granulocytic sarcoma (patient information)

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Granulocytic sarcoma
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Granulocytic sarcoma?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]

Overview

Symptoms of granulocytic sarcoma may include violaceous, raised, nontender plaques or nodules on skin and painful gums which bleed easily with tooth brushing and other minor trauma. Granulocytic sarcoma is diagnosed by histochemical staining. Systemic chemotherapy against the leukemia is typically utilized as the first-line treatment. Prognosis of granulocytic sarcoma is poor.

What are the symptoms of Granulocytic sarcoma?

Symptoms of granulocytic sarcoma may include violaceous, raised, nontender plaques or nodules on skin and painful gums which bleed easily with tooth brushing and other minor trauma.

Diagnosis

Granulocytic sarcoma is diagnosed by histochemical staining.

Treatment options

Systemic chemotherapy against the leukemia is typically utilized as the first-line treatment.

Where to find medical care for Granulocytic sarcoma?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Granulocytic sarcoma

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Prognosis of granulocytic sarcoma is poor.