Angina Indicative of Malignant Hemopathies: About Two Cases

Abstract

Summary The malignant hemopathies can affect the pharynx tissues. It can manifest as necrotic and ulcerative damages of the pharyngeal mucosa. Although nonspecific, angina can indicate a malignant hemopathie. In front of a dragging tonsillitis associated with a persistent fever, the otolaryngologist (ENT) should request a hematologic assessment for an etiology search. We report a case of acute leukemia with myelofibrosis and a case of acute monoblastic leukemia revealed by tonsillitis.