A Febrile Young Infant With Splenomegaly and Ecchymoses

作者:Werner Amy H*; Scarfone Richard; Mostoufi Moab Sogol
来源:Pediatric Emergency Care, 2010, 26(6): 442-444.
DOI:10.1097/PEC.0b013e3181e15e92

摘要

We discuss a young infant who presented to the emergency department with fever, ecchymoses, and splenomegaly with subsequent diagnosis of infant acute lymphoblastic leukemia. We review the infant's presentation, diagnostic, and therapeutic interventions, as well as the rare diagnosis of infant acute lymphoblastic leukemia and its poor prognosis. We pay particular attention to the hyperleukocytosis seen in this patient, a true oncologic emergency, and its treatment in the emergency department setting.

  • 出版日期2010-6