The rheumatological prodrome: an unusual inaugural manifestation of acute myeloblastic leukemia.

ABSTRACT

Uncommon patterns of presentation of acute leukemia pose diagnostic problems. A rheumatological prodrome in acute myeloblastic leukemia is very rare. We describe one such patient who had a normal haemogram. Bone marrow examination done later revealed acute myeloblastic leukemia. The case is discussed with reference to literature.