Hyperleukocytosis associated pulmonary leukostasis in acute leukaemia.
Leukostasis is a fatal complication in granulocytic leukaemia. Brain and lung are most commonly involved organs in leukostasis. In the lung, the clinical presentation simulates infections and haemorrhagic complications of acute leukaemia. Being a medical emergency, early recognition of leukostasis and initiation of therapy prevents mortality.
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Department of Medicine, Pt. B.D. Sharma, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak-124001 Haryana, India.
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D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007938:Leukemia / Q000150:complications*; D007964:Leukocytosis / Q000209:etiology*; D018921:Leukostasis / Q000209:etiology*; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male