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Acute Myelofibrosis: Correlation of Radiographic, Bone Scan, and Biopsy Findings

Departments of Internal Medicine (Hematology/Oncology Division), and Clinical Investigation, Naval Hospital, San Diego, California

Correspondence: For reprints contact LCDR G.G. Marino, MC, USNR, c/o Clinical Investigation Dept., Naval Hospital, San Diego CA 92134-5000.

ABSTRACT

Acute myelofibrosis is a rare hematologic malignancy which usually follows a rapidly progressive, fatal course. A case of acute myelofibrosis and severe focal bone pain is described showing bone scan and plain radiograph findings. A biopsy of one of the abnormal bony areas revealed malignant cells, necrosis and fibrosis, and abnormal, exuberant new bone formation, which may account for what is seen on the radiographic and radionuclide studies. The etiology and optimal management of this rare and often rapidly fatal disease remain to be defined.

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^* Present address: Divine Providence Medical Center, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701.