Leukemoid reaction to head and neck cancer. A case report

Authors

  • Elizabeth Lorenzo-Hernández Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
  • Fernando Salgado-Ordóñez Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
  • Jaime Sanz-Cánovas Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
  • Ricardo Gómez-Huelgas Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a4n1a5

Keywords:

paraneoplastic syndrome, head and neck cancer, leukocytosis, epidermoid cancer.

Abstract

The leukemoid reaction is defined as a count of mature leukocytes greater than 50 x 109 cells/L. It is described a rare case of leukemoid reaction presented as paraneoplastic manifestation associated with epidermoid head and neck cancer, and which has been diagnosed after excluding other causes, and which implies a worse prognosis of the disease. The production mechanism is unknown although the current theories point to the production of stimulatory cytokines in the bone marrow.

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Published

2019-04-30

How to Cite

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Lorenzo-Hernández E, Salgado-Ordóñez F, Sanz-Cánovas J, Gómez-Huelgas R. Leukemoid reaction to head and neck cancer. A case report. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2019 Apr. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];4(1):13-5. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/352

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