Granulocytic sarcoma presenting with necrotic cervical lymph nodes as an initial manifestation of childhood leukaemia: imaging features

Pediatr Radiol. 2008 Jun;38(6):685-7. doi: 10.1007/s00247-008-0748-6. Epub 2008 Jan 25.

Abstract

We present two cases of granulocytic sarcoma of the cervical lymph nodes with central necrosis as an initial manifestation of childhood leukaemia, focusing on the imaging features. Recognition of the CT and MR imaging findings of granulocytic sarcoma involving the cervical lymph nodes assists the differential diagnosis of noninfective lymphadenopathy in children.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Leukemia / complications*
  • Leukemia / drug therapy
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / diagnosis*
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / drug therapy
  • Lymph Nodes / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Neck / diagnostic imaging
  • Neck / pathology
  • Necrosis / etiology
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods
  • Sarcoma, Myeloid / complications
  • Sarcoma, Myeloid / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Contrast Media