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Chloroma

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}} A chloroma is a solid tumorcomposed of immature white blood cellscalled myeloidprecursor cells.

They are most often found in acute myelocytic leukemia(AML) but may be found in other myeloproliferative disorderssuch as polycythemia vera, hypereosinophilia, and myeloid metaplasia.

Chloromas may be seen under the skin, around the eyes, or in the mouth. They are often very tender.

Treatment

Treatment is usually radiation therapyas chloromas are exquisitely sensitive to low doses of radiation.

Naming

Chloromas get their name from the Greek chloros (meaning green) since these tumors often have a green tint due to the presence of myeloperoxidase.

External links

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