Sternberg leukosarcomatosis

Sternberg leukoplakia is a disease that is manifested by the formation of tumors of the skin and mucous membranes, but most often affects the bone marrow.

_**Causes:**_

Leukoplakia often appears as a manifestation of leukemia, myelofibrosis and leukemia of various forms. The disease can also occur against the background of chronic myeloid leukemia. Although leukoplakia is quite common, its exact etiology has not yet been identified. Most likely, the appearance of the disease is facilitated by disturbances in the hematopoietic processes in the body. Leukoplasmoplakia can be provoked by chemical (toxic), radiation or mechanical factors that lead to an effect on blood cells. Treatment is determined based on histological examination of the identified type of tumor. Typically, at the initial stages of the disease, therapy is carried out aimed at eliminating the factor that provoked its development. The main treatment for Stern leukosarcytoma is polychemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of both (for example, chemoradiotherapy). After completion of treatment, the patient undergoes long-term rehabilitation, which includes testing the functioning of the immune system and hematopoietic system. The absence of symptoms allows us to determine that the patient has fully recovered and does not require further treatment.