Hyperleukocytosis, leukemoid reaction caused by malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a case report and review of literature

Paraneoplastic leukemoid reaction (PLR)-induced hyperleukocytosis remains a critical diagnostic challenge. Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma, known for its nonspecific clinical presentation, often evades early detection. We report a 75-year-old male with cirrhosis presenting with fever (38.2°C), pro...

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Main Authors: Kaibo Zhu, Dan Zhou, Kang Liu, Lingzhen Wu, Juan Jin, Zimian Luo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1550868/full
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