Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology
Case Report
A Case of Leukemia Cutis in A 43-Year-Old Male with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Caryl Lyca M. Dematawaran*, Ma. Flordeliz Abad-Casintahan and Elisa Rae L. Coo
Department of Dermatology, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Manila, Philippines
*Address for Correspondence:Caryl Lyca M. Dematawaran, Department of Dermatology, Jose
R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center Manila, Philippines. E-mail Id: clmdematawaran@gmail.com
Submission: 13 September, 2025
Accepted: 07 October, 2025
Published:10 October, 2025
Copyright: © 2025 Dematawaran CLM, et al. This is an
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Keywords:Leukemia Cutis; Chronic Myeloid Leukemia; Chronic
Myelogenous Leukemia
Abstract
Leukemia cutis is a dermatological condition characterized by
the infiltration of leukemic cells into the skin. It manifests as various
skin lesions such as macules, papules, plaques, or nodules, commonly
appearing on the trunk, extremities, or head. The condition is
uncommon in chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), occurring far
less frequently than in acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), where
it is reported in about 10–15% of cases. In this report, we present a
compelling case of a 43-year-old male with chronic myelogenous
leukemia who developed leukemia cutis. The emergence of leukemia
cutis serves as an indicator of disease progression and is associated
with a generally poor prognosis. Our objectives are to report a case
of leukemia cutis in a CML patient and to compare this patient to
the existing literature on the clinical manifestations, management
strategies, and disease outcomes specific to leukemia cutis in the
context of CML. By reviewing the available information, we aim to
enhance our understanding of this condition and provide valuable
insights into its diagnosis and treatment.