Leukemia cutis is defined as infiltration of the skin by malignant leukocytes that have originated from the one marrow. The cutaneous eruption of leukemia may be divided into the specific and non-specific lesion (leukemid). These may occur
separately or
in combination. True leukemic infiltrations of the skin consist of nodular, diffuse, or plaque-like infiltrations with swelling, macules, papules, ecchymoses, palpable purpura, erythroderma, and ulceration. A 55-year-old man presented with
multiple
asymptomatic dark-brown nodules on the whole body with recurrent gingival bleeding.
The patient developed septicemia and died 6 months after the onset of the disease.
(Kor J Dermatol 1992;30(4):569-573)
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