Abstract
Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) is a rare, aggressive, clonal hematopoietic disorder of childhood with features of both myelodysplasia (thrombocytopenia, anemia) and myeloproliferation (leukocytosis, monocytosis). In most cases there is marrow hypercellularity, splenomegaly, and extramedullary involvement. In 1997 an international consensus on terminology was reached and guidelines/criteria for diagnosis were proposed. A recent World Health Organization classification described the current diagnostic criteria of JMML. Although the diagnosis of JMML has been facilitated, it can be challenging, especially in the early stages or when it 1st presents as an extramedullary tumor. We report a series of 7 cases diagnosed over a period of 10 years (from January 1, 1996, to December 31, 2005). Two cases had interesting associated findings that would potentially lead to delay in diagnosis or misdiagnosis. Two other cases had extramedullary involvement with symptoms referable to the organs of involvement at presentation. Clinical and pathologic findings are summarized with a review of relevant literature.
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