Academy of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Puerto Rico

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Young male with scrotal swelling

A 28-year-old male who recently visited the urologist refers dull pain in the left groin.

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Extramedullary Involvement in T/Myeloid Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia With BCR::ABL1 Fusion in a Hispanic Female Patient: A Case Report

MPAL is rare (~2–5% of acute leukemias), with the T/Myeloid subtype especially challenging due to its mixed lineage and extramedullary presentation. The presence of BCR::ABL1 further complicates treatment strategies. This case underscores the power of combining histopathology, immunophenotyping, and molecular testing for accurate diagnosis and early targeted treatment.

A Huge Conjunctival Atypical Fibroxanthoma

A case of a Hispanic male whose conjunctival atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX) grew very large, with intraocular as well as extraocular muscle extensions, and was treated with exenteration.

Lupus Anticoagulants: Guidelines for testing and interpretation

Dr. Moraima Reyes Gil's presentation from our 2024 Annual Meeting.