Unusual presentations of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: A case report

Authors

  • Okocha EC Department of Haematology
  • Ulasi T Department of Paediatrics
  • Aneke JC Department of Haematology
  • Ajuba IC Department of Haematology
  • Okwummuo EP Department of Haematology

Abstract

Abstract: Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, (ALL) is increasingly reported to present in an atypical fashion which may
have significant implications for treatment outcomes and survival. This case report presents a Nigerian child who’s clinical and
radiological features together with effusion cytological findings were suggestive of metastatic neuroblastoma. However, a definitive diagnosis of ALL was established following a bone marrow aspiration study that revealed abnormal cellularity consistent with L1 morphological subtype. Unfortunately, the child was discharged against medical advice before definitive therapy could be commenced.

Keywords: A typical presentations, metastatic neuroblastoma, childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 

Author Biographies

  • Ulasi T, Department of Paediatrics




    Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching
    Hospital, PMB, 5025, Nnewi,
    Anambra State, Nigeria.

  • Ajuba IC, Department of Haematology


     

  • Okwummuo EP, Department of Haematology

     


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Published

2024-07-02

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 3 (2014): Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics

Section

CASE REPORTS

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Unusual presentations of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: A case report. (2024). NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS, 41(3), 244-246. https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/339