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Myelophthisis as first manifestation of failure of chemotherapy in breast cancer

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Myelophthisis as first manifestation of failure of chemotherapy in breast cancer

Leonardo Rodrigues de Oliveira; Thaís Camargos Ferreira; Antônio Carlos Oliveira de Meneses

Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM, Uberaba, MG, Brazil

Corresponding author Corresponding author: Leonardo Rodrigues de Oliveira Central de Quimioterapia - Hospital de Clínicas da Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM Rua Getúlio Guaritá, s nº 38025-440 Uberaba, MG, Brazil leonardorodoli@hotmail.com

Myelophthisis is a form of bone marrow failure due to the substitution of hematopoietic tissue and its stroma by abnormal tissue(1,2). We report a case of a 38-year-old woman under investigation for bicytopenia during maintenance chemotherapy (tamoxifen) for breast cancer (diagnosed 3 years previously). Her physical examination was unremarkable except for pallor. There was no hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy or breast lesions. Laboratory tests showed normochromic and normocytic anemia (Hb 9.1 g/dL) and thrombocytopenia (117 x 109/L). A peripheral blood smear showed a typical leukoerythroblastic picture. Bone marrow aspiration (with resistance) and biopsy revealed extensive infiltration by breast ductal carcinoma.

Submitted: 2/25/2012

Accepted: 4/9/2012

Conflict-of-interest disclosure: The authors declare no competing financial interest

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  • 2. D'Angelo G, Hotz AM. Myelophthisis in breast cancer. Am J Hematol. 2011;86(1):70-1.
  • Corresponding author:

    Leonardo Rodrigues de Oliveira
    Central de Quimioterapia - Hospital de Clínicas da Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro - UFTM
    Rua Getúlio Guaritá, s nº
    38025-440 Uberaba, MG, Brazil
  • Publication Dates

    • Publication in this collection
      08 Aug 2012
    • Date of issue
      2012
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