Summary
Granulocytic sarcoma as the presenting feature of leukemia is rare. Although it has been reported in various sites such as the retrobulbar area, mastoid region, iliac bone, and breast, this appears to be the first recorded case presenting as an intracranial tumor.
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Llena, J.F., Kawamoto, K., Hirano, A. et al. Granulocytic sarcoma of the central nervous system: Inital presentation of leukemia. Acta Neuropathol 42, 145–147 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00690982
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