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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Main Authors: Sushanth, Avabratha K, Tauro Kiran, Shwethadri G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2010-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology
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Online Access: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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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
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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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