Co existence of acute promyelocytic leukemia and autoimmune haemolytic anaemia in a girl – A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
We describe a very rare case of paediatric female patient of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) with negative promyelocytic leukemia–retinoic acid receptor-α (PML- RARα) and normal karyotype co existing with autoimmune haemolytic anemia(AIHA) for the rarity, diagnostic and management challenges. The clinical outcome with arsenic trioxide (ATO) and all-trans- retinoic acid (ATRA) regime is good without relapse or residual disease with a close follow up of 6 months.
Authors and Affiliations
Jerusha Samuela Jacob, Febe Renjitha Suman, Julius Xavier Scott, MS Latha
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP226016
- DOI 10.17511
- Views 136
- Downloads 0
Cord serum albumin as a predictor of neonatal hyper bilirubinemia in healthy full-term neonates
Introduction: Neonatal jaundice or icterus neonatorum is one of the common problem that is seen in newborns during first week of neonatal life. Clinical jaundice is found in about 80% of preterm and in about 60-70% of te...
Apert’s Syndrome: rare variant of a common anomaly (Craniosynostosis)
Apert’s syndrome (Acrocephalosyndactyly) is a rare congenital condition characterized by primary craniosynostosis, mid face malformations and symmetrical syndactyly of the hand and feet. Untreated craniosynostosis leads...
Knowledge, attitude and practise of breast feeding among postnatal mothers at rural tertiary hospital
Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast feeding among admitted postnatal mothers and to find out their relationship with socio demographic factors. Material and Methods: This was a prospectiv...
Role of cord blood bilirubin and albumin levels as predictors of subsequent hyperbilirubinemia in newborns
Introduction: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is one of the most common problems in term and preterm babies. Development of hyperbilirubinemia in neonates is fretful for the parents and a concern for the pediatrician too. He...
Internet addiction in school going adolescents of different socio economic classes in Western India
Background: Adolescents use internet as the primary medium for communication and socialization. But excessive use of internet may affect family and interpersonal relationships, academic performance and emotional developm...