Synchronous double malignancy: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia and carcinoma rectum

oleh: Meher Lakshmi, Triveni, Sai Mallikarjun, Sree Lakshmi

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: KIMS Foundation and Research Center 2015-07-01

Deskripsi

Synchronous double malignancy involving hematopoietic system and solid organs is rare. We report an interesting case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and carcinoma rectum. High index of suspicion is required in leukemic patients with bleeding per rectum to diagnose synchronous malignancy at an early stage.