Hyperleukocytosis in a neonate: A diagnostic dilemma
A preterm baby presented with lethargy and tachypnea. Blood counts revealed hyperleukocytosis. Peripheral smear and bone marrow examination were not suggestive of leukemia. The baby was treated for sepsis. The baby recovered and WBC counts gradually reduced. Hyperleukocytosis was presumed to be a pa...
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| author | Sushanth Avabratha K Tauro Kiran Shwethadri G |
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| description | A preterm baby presented with lethargy and tachypnea. Blood counts revealed hyperleukocytosis. Peripheral smear and bone marrow examination were not suggestive of leukemia. The baby was treated for sepsis. The baby recovered and WBC counts gradually reduced. Hyperleukocytosis was presumed to be a part of leukemoid reaction secondary to sepsis. The diagnostic possibilities with a review of literature are also presented. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-acddf3797f514b3b98248871b793eb5e2025-08-20T01:59:39ZengThieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology0971-58510975-21292010-01-01313132134Hyperleukocytosis in a neonate: A diagnostic dilemmaSushanthAvabratha KTauro KiranShwethadri GA preterm baby presented with lethargy and tachypnea. Blood counts revealed hyperleukocytosis. Peripheral smear and bone marrow examination were not suggestive of leukemia. The baby was treated for sepsis. The baby recovered and WBC counts gradually reduced. Hyperleukocytosis was presumed to be a part of leukemoid reaction secondary to sepsis. The diagnostic possibilities with a review of literature are also presented.http://www.ijmpo.org/article.asp?issn=0971-5851;year=2010;volume=31;issue=3;spage=132;epage=134;aulast=AvabrathaCongenital leukemiahyperleukocytosisleukemoid reactiontransient myeloproliferative disorder |
| spellingShingle | Sushanth Avabratha K Tauro Kiran Shwethadri G Hyperleukocytosis in a neonate: A diagnostic dilemma Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology Congenital leukemia hyperleukocytosis leukemoid reaction transient myeloproliferative disorder |
| title | Hyperleukocytosis in a neonate: A diagnostic dilemma |
| title_full | Hyperleukocytosis in a neonate: A diagnostic dilemma |
| title_fullStr | Hyperleukocytosis in a neonate: A diagnostic dilemma |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hyperleukocytosis in a neonate: A diagnostic dilemma |
| title_short | Hyperleukocytosis in a neonate: A diagnostic dilemma |
| title_sort | hyperleukocytosis in a neonate a diagnostic dilemma |
| topic | Congenital leukemia hyperleukocytosis leukemoid reaction transient myeloproliferative disorder |
| url | http://www.ijmpo.org/article.asp?issn=0971-5851;year=2010;volume=31;issue=3;spage=132;epage=134;aulast=Avabratha |
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