J Korean Soc Radiol.  2022 Mar;83(2):394-399. 10.3348/jksr.2021.0054.

Extramedullary Relapse of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Involving the Parotid Gland: A Case Report and Literature Review

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  • 1Department of Radiology, Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Seoul, Korea
  • 2Department of Pathology, Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

While extramedullary relapse of leukemia could occur, the parotid gland is a rare site of recurrence. Extramedullary relapse involving the parotid gland could be mistaken for other diseases. Moreover, the diagnosis of this disease is often delayed due to its rarity. Herein, we present a case of extramedullary relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukemia involving the parotid gland.

Keyword

Leukemia; Recurrence; Parotid Gland
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