Compartment syndrome of the leg secondary to leukemic infiltration: a case report and review of the literature

Leukemic infiltration of muscle is an unusual cause of compartment syndrome. High index of suspicion with early fasciotomy may be the only way to save the leg and prevent life-threatening complications. Biopsy of the muscle should be done when the etiology of the compartment syndrome is not clear. T...

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Published inJournal of surgical oncology Vol. 55; no. 3; p. 198
Main Authors Veeragandham, R S, Paz, I B, Nadeemanee, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1994
Subjects
Adult
Anterior Compartment Syndrome - etiology
Anterior Compartment Syndrome - surgery
Humans
Leukemia, Biphenotypic, Acute - pathology
Leukemic Infiltration - complications
Male
Muscles - pathology
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Summary:Leukemic infiltration of muscle is an unusual cause of compartment syndrome. High index of suspicion with early fasciotomy may be the only way to save the leg and prevent life-threatening complications. Biopsy of the muscle should be done when the etiology of the compartment syndrome is not clear. The probable mechanisms and treatment approaches are discussed.
ISSN:0022-4790
DOI:10.1002/jso.2930550314