Genital Infection as a First Sign of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Fournier’s gangrene is a life-threatening disorder caused by aerobic and anaerobic bacterial infection. We report a case of genital infection as the initial warning sign of acute myeloid leukemia. We were able to prevent progression to Fournier’s gangrene in our patient by immediate intensive therap...
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| author | Naoki Oiso Shinya Rai Shigeru Kawara Yoichi Tatsumi Akira Kawada |
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| description | Fournier’s gangrene is a life-threatening disorder caused by aerobic and anaerobic bacterial infection. We report a case of genital infection as the initial warning sign of acute myeloid leukemia. We were able to prevent progression to Fournier’s gangrene in our patient by immediate intensive therapy with incision, blood transfusions and intravenous administration of antibiotics. This case suggests that hematologists and dermatologists should keep in mind that genital infection can be a first sign of hematologic malignancy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-50e2901435df44b8bdaaf68fb6d90d252022-12-21T19:45:16ZengKarger PublishersCase Reports in Dermatology1662-65672010-02-0121182110.1159/000279328279328Genital Infection as a First Sign of Acute Myeloid LeukemiaNaoki OisoShinya RaiShigeru KawaraYoichi TatsumiAkira KawadaFournier’s gangrene is a life-threatening disorder caused by aerobic and anaerobic bacterial infection. We report a case of genital infection as the initial warning sign of acute myeloid leukemia. We were able to prevent progression to Fournier’s gangrene in our patient by immediate intensive therapy with incision, blood transfusions and intravenous administration of antibiotics. This case suggests that hematologists and dermatologists should keep in mind that genital infection can be a first sign of hematologic malignancy.http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/279328Acute myeloid leukemiaBacterial infectionFournier’s gangreneNecrotizing fasciitisHematologic malignancy |
| spellingShingle | Naoki Oiso Shinya Rai Shigeru Kawara Yoichi Tatsumi Akira Kawada Genital Infection as a First Sign of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Case Reports in Dermatology Acute myeloid leukemia Bacterial infection Fournier’s gangrene Necrotizing fasciitis Hematologic malignancy |
| title | Genital Infection as a First Sign of Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
| title_full | Genital Infection as a First Sign of Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
| title_fullStr | Genital Infection as a First Sign of Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Genital Infection as a First Sign of Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
| title_short | Genital Infection as a First Sign of Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
| title_sort | genital infection as a first sign of acute myeloid leukemia |
| topic | Acute myeloid leukemia Bacterial infection Fournier’s gangrene Necrotizing fasciitis Hematologic malignancy |
| url | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/279328 |
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