Case 322 -- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Peripheral Leukocytosis

Contributed by Leena Lourduraj, MD and Lydia C Contis, MD
Published on line in September 2002


PATIENT HISTORY:

The patient is a 75-year-old male with history of pulmonary hypertension, congestive heart failure, rheumatoid arthritis and adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Six months ago he presented with leukocytosis and was diagnosed by flow cytometry as having large granular lymphocytic proliferation. The present bone marrow was done to evaluate his condition. At the same time molecular studies and cytogenetics were also performed.

Peripheral Blood (Complete Blood Cell Count) :

MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION

IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY

FINAL DIAGNOSIS


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