Bone marrow‐restricted aberrant myeloperoxidase expression in B‐acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A diagnostic dilemma and mimicry of mixed phenotype acute leukemia

Abstract

Abstract Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is the most specific marker of the myeloid lineage, essential for diagnosing acute myeloid leukemia and mixed phenotype acute leukemia with myeloid components. In this regard, we present a unique case of B‐acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B‐ALL) with isolated MPO expression in bone marrow blasts detected by flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry, while peripheral blood blasts were negative for MPO expression. In this report, our discussion encompasses diagnostic pitfalls from a laboratory testing perspective in similar cases and includes a literature review. Furthermore, we emphasize the necessity of conducting a comprehensive analysis for the accurate diagnosis of MPO‐positive B‐ALL cases.

Keywords

• acute myeloid leukemia
• B‐lymphoblastic leukemia
• bone marrow
• flow cytometry
• myeloperoxidase
• peripheral blood