Management of hyperleukocytosis and results of leukapheresis in childhood acute leukemia: A single center experience and review of the literature
ÖZLEM TERZİ,
Ali Ayçiçek,
Ezgi Pasli Uysalol
et al.
Abstract:Background
Hyperleukocytosis in pediatric acute leukemia is associated with increased morbidity/mortality and there is no consensus on the use of leukapheresis(LP) for its management.The aim was to review patients' clinical characteristics and outcomes with newly diagnosed leukemia with hyperleukocytosis(HL).
Methods
A retrospective case control study reviewed data from a single institution over a 5-year period.Hyperleukocytosis was present in 41 patients with acute leukemia and were included in the study.… Show more
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