Primary Extramedullary Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Presenting as Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Rare Case Report and Diagnostic Challenge

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Amir Ali, Marc Ringor, Arbab Khalid, Diana Estefanía Ibarra García, Ravishankar Konchada, Ramalingam Ratnasabapathy, Yuna Chae, A G Melikyan, George Yaghmour
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72767
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Abstract

APL presenting as an extramedullary mass is exceedingly rare. Here, we describe extramedullary APL causing cauda equina syndrome, underscoring the diagnostic challenges associated with an atypical presentation, highlighting the complexity of distinguishing extramedullary APL from other conditions, and discussing the stepwise approach to diagnosis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Retinoids in leukemia and cellular processes Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Volume
14
Issue
6
Pages
e72767–e72767
Publication date
29 May 2026
Language
EN