Poland's syndrome with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in an adult

Med Pediatr Oncol. 1988;16(4):290-2. doi: 10.1002/mpo.2950160415.

Abstract

We report a patient with Poland's syndrome who developed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at 28 years of age. This is the first time that such an association has been reported from outside the United States or in an adult. The relevant literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Lymphoid / diagnosis
  • Leukemia, Lymphoid / pathology*
  • Male
  • Poland Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Poland Syndrome / pathology*
  • Syndactyly / pathology*