Leukemoid reaction associated with severe diabetic ketoacidosis.
A 30-year-old man had severe diabetic ketoacidosis and a leukemoid reaction, which promptly resolved after therapy with intravenous fluids and insulin. There was no evidence of an underlying malignancy or infection. Although a mild leukocytosis may accompany DKA, a leukemoid reaction has not been previously reported to occur with uncomplicated diabetic ketoacidosis.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000150:complications*; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007955:Leukemoid Reaction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male
D007328:Insulin