Isolated myeloid sarcoma of the small intestine in an aleukemic patient - Case report and review of the literature

Background: In the absence of any initial hematological abnormality, the diagnosis of myeloid sarcoma (MS) is very difficult. A review of the literature revealed that only 15 cases of MS in the small intestine have previously been reported in aleukemic patients. Case Report: We report a rare case of myeloid sarcoma (MS) in the small intestine presented as acute small intestinal obstruction in a 60-year-old aleukemic female. Conclusion: Recognition of this rare entity is important, because early, aggressive induction chemotherapy can improve prognosis.