Abstract:Acute polyneuropathy in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia is extremely rare, but its onset and association with Guillain-Barré syndrome presents a diagnostic challenge. We report a 5-year-old boy who presented with inability to walk during induction chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Subsequently he developed painful penile erections, difficulty urinating and swallowing. Besides adding a rare case to the literature and based on a systemic review of the literature, we provide and discuss th… Show more
“…The leg pain secondary to peripheral neuropathy like Guillain-Barré syndrome, acute leukemia, vincristine toxicity, and cauda equina syndrome should be considered [39].…”
“…The leg pain secondary to peripheral neuropathy like Guillain-Barré syndrome, acute leukemia, vincristine toxicity, and cauda equina syndrome should be considered [39].…”
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