Vol 19, No 5 (2014)
Published online: 2014-09-01
Radiotherapy for granulocytic sarcoma of the breast—Case report and review of the literature
DOI: 10.1016/j.rpor.2014.02.002
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2014;19(5):343-346.
Abstract
Granulocytic sarcomas are rare tumors that can present in innumerous locations; thus there is very little clinical experience with these cases. Therefore there is no consensus on which is the best treatment for patients with this malignancy.
The authors present a case of a female with a granulocytic sarcoma of the breast and review the literature for the role of radiotherapy in the management of this clinical entity.
Keywords: Granulocytic sarcomaChloromaExtramedullary leukemiaRadiotherapy