Effective management of pediatric septic shock: a case study utilizing continuous renal replacement therapy with cytosorb and citrate in a leukemic patient with hyper-interleukin (IL)-6-naemia and severe thrombocytopenia
Abstract Background Sepsis is a critical condition characterized by a dysregulated immune response to infection, often resulting in organ dysfunction. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a key proinflammatory cytokine associated with sepsis and its complications. This case study explored the use of Continuous R...
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| description | Abstract Background Sepsis is a critical condition characterized by a dysregulated immune response to infection, often resulting in organ dysfunction. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a key proinflammatory cytokine associated with sepsis and its complications. This case study explored the use of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) combined with Cytosorb in managing pediatric patients with leukemia, severe thrombocytopenia, and elevated IL-6 levels. Case presentation A 10-year-old boy with Fanconi anemia presented with pancytopenia, fever, and necrotic lesions, indicative of mucormycosis. Following the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the patient experienced severe complications, including septic shock. Despite appropriate treatment, inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), and IL-6, were significantly elevated. CRRT with Cytosorb was initiated to manage hypercytokinemia and improve the patient’s clinical status. Intervention The CRRT procedure utilizes citrate as an anticoagulant because of severe thrombocytopenia. The treatment lasted for 20 h, during which the inflammatory biomarkers were monitored. The post-treatment results indicated a significant reduction in IL-6 levels within 24 h and a decrease in PCT levels at 8 h. CRP levels gradually declined over 40 h. Outcome The patient exhibited marked clinical improvement, with significant healing of cutaneous lesions and stabilization of inflammatory markers, allowing transfer to the ward for continued chemotherapy. Conclusion This case suggests that CRRT combined with cytosorb may be a valuable adjunctive therapy for managing complex cases of septic shock. The observed reduction in inflammatory markers, particularly IL-6, warrants further investigation. Concurrent antimicrobial, antifungal, and dexamethasone treatments for IRIS may have influenced the observed outcomes in this single case. Controlled studies are needed to evaluate the specific contribution of Cytosorb-CRRT and assess its long-term efficacy and safety in similar patient populations, particularly in resource-limited settings. Clinical trial number Not applicable. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cb6fd3f0692e441b8bad785a40b0ef252025-08-20T02:10:13ZengBMCBMC Infectious Diseases1471-23342025-03-012511910.1186/s12879-025-10807-8Effective management of pediatric septic shock: a case study utilizing continuous renal replacement therapy with cytosorb and citrate in a leukemic patient with hyper-interleukin (IL)-6-naemia and severe thrombocytopeniaAmir Saeed0Hadis Jafarian1Ali Amanati2Clinical Research Development Center, Amir Oncology Teaching Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical SciencesClinical Research Development Center, Amir Oncology Teaching Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical SciencesClinical Research Development Center, Amir Oncology Teaching Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background Sepsis is a critical condition characterized by a dysregulated immune response to infection, often resulting in organ dysfunction. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a key proinflammatory cytokine associated with sepsis and its complications. This case study explored the use of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) combined with Cytosorb in managing pediatric patients with leukemia, severe thrombocytopenia, and elevated IL-6 levels. Case presentation A 10-year-old boy with Fanconi anemia presented with pancytopenia, fever, and necrotic lesions, indicative of mucormycosis. Following the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the patient experienced severe complications, including septic shock. Despite appropriate treatment, inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), and IL-6, were significantly elevated. CRRT with Cytosorb was initiated to manage hypercytokinemia and improve the patient’s clinical status. Intervention The CRRT procedure utilizes citrate as an anticoagulant because of severe thrombocytopenia. The treatment lasted for 20 h, during which the inflammatory biomarkers were monitored. The post-treatment results indicated a significant reduction in IL-6 levels within 24 h and a decrease in PCT levels at 8 h. CRP levels gradually declined over 40 h. Outcome The patient exhibited marked clinical improvement, with significant healing of cutaneous lesions and stabilization of inflammatory markers, allowing transfer to the ward for continued chemotherapy. Conclusion This case suggests that CRRT combined with cytosorb may be a valuable adjunctive therapy for managing complex cases of septic shock. The observed reduction in inflammatory markers, particularly IL-6, warrants further investigation. Concurrent antimicrobial, antifungal, and dexamethasone treatments for IRIS may have influenced the observed outcomes in this single case. Controlled studies are needed to evaluate the specific contribution of Cytosorb-CRRT and assess its long-term efficacy and safety in similar patient populations, particularly in resource-limited settings. Clinical trial number Not applicable.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-10807-8SepsisContinuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)CytosorbInterleukin-6 (IL-6)Pediatric leukemia |
| spellingShingle | Amir Saeed Hadis Jafarian Ali Amanati Effective management of pediatric septic shock: a case study utilizing continuous renal replacement therapy with cytosorb and citrate in a leukemic patient with hyper-interleukin (IL)-6-naemia and severe thrombocytopenia BMC Infectious Diseases Sepsis Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) Cytosorb Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Pediatric leukemia |
| title | Effective management of pediatric septic shock: a case study utilizing continuous renal replacement therapy with cytosorb and citrate in a leukemic patient with hyper-interleukin (IL)-6-naemia and severe thrombocytopenia |
| title_full | Effective management of pediatric septic shock: a case study utilizing continuous renal replacement therapy with cytosorb and citrate in a leukemic patient with hyper-interleukin (IL)-6-naemia and severe thrombocytopenia |
| title_fullStr | Effective management of pediatric septic shock: a case study utilizing continuous renal replacement therapy with cytosorb and citrate in a leukemic patient with hyper-interleukin (IL)-6-naemia and severe thrombocytopenia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effective management of pediatric septic shock: a case study utilizing continuous renal replacement therapy with cytosorb and citrate in a leukemic patient with hyper-interleukin (IL)-6-naemia and severe thrombocytopenia |
| title_short | Effective management of pediatric septic shock: a case study utilizing continuous renal replacement therapy with cytosorb and citrate in a leukemic patient with hyper-interleukin (IL)-6-naemia and severe thrombocytopenia |
| title_sort | effective management of pediatric septic shock a case study utilizing continuous renal replacement therapy with cytosorb and citrate in a leukemic patient with hyper interleukin il 6 naemia and severe thrombocytopenia |
| topic | Sepsis Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) Cytosorb Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Pediatric leukemia |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-10807-8 |
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