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 open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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.