Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia Presenting as Polyarthritis in Elderly

[摘要] Background: Leukemic arthritis is commonly seen in children; and can mimic rheumatoid arthritis. The condition is usually pauciarticular involving large joints, but may also present as polyarthritis. Case Report: The patient being reported is an elderly male who presented with polyarthritis and fatigue, and was found to have acute myelomonocytic leukemia. Conclusion: Though arthritis is a common complication of leukemia in children, it may also occur in adults. The presentation is usually before the onset or during the course of disease. However, arthritis as an initial manifestation of leukemia is a rare scenario.

[学科分类] 生理学

[关键词] Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia;Arthritis;Bone Marrow;Joint Diseases.