International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 1-5 , January 2009

Primary granulocytic sarcoma presenting as an external auditory canal mass in a newborn with a draining ear

  • Laura T. Hetzler

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otolaryngology, Head&Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
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  • Ricarchito Manera

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
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  • Shawn Lapetino

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathology, Loyola University Medical Center, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
    • ,
  • Andrew Hotaling

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otolaryngology, Head&Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: Department of Otolaryngology 2160 S. 1st Avenue, Building 105, Room 1870, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. Tel.: +1 708 216 1676; fax: +1 708 216 4834.

Received 1 January 2008 ,Revised 4 March 2008 ,Accepted 7 March 2008.

  • Image Result

    Immunohistochemical staining with anti-CD68 was positive in the atypical histiocytic infiltrative cells.

    Immunohistochemical staining with anti-CD68 was positive in the atypical histiocytic infiltrative cells.

  • Image Result

    The atypical histiocytic cells stained positive for lysozyme.

    The atypical histiocytic cells stained positive for lysozyme.

  • Image Result

    Axial CT showing almost complete opacification of the right EAC.

    Axial CT showing almost complete opacification of the right EAC.

  • Image Result

    Axial CT showing right normal ossicles, with opacification of the middle ear and few developing mastoid air cells. The cochlea and the osseous labyrinth appear covered by bone.

    Axial CT showing right normal ossicles, with opacification of the middle ear and few developing mastoid air cells. The cochlea and the osseous labyrinth appear covered by bone.

PII: S1871-4048(08)00023-3

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2008.03.003

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 1-5 , January 2009

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