title: Hyperleukocytosis in newborn: a diagnosis of concern.
abstract: Leukocytosis is well recognised in neonate; mostly it is physiological but the counts rarely exceed 30,000/mm(3). Hyperleukocytosis defined as WBC count of more than 100,000 mm(3) is rare and imposes a diagnostic challenge and should be investigated for leukaemia, leukocyte adhesion defect and myeloproliferative disorders. We report a classic case to highlight this entity.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Al-Jahra Hospital, PO Box 40206, Kuwait, Kuwait.
authors.forename: Yusuf
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Parvez
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Al-Jahra Hospital, PO Box 40206, Kuwait, Kuwait.
authors.forename: Aji George
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Mathew
keywords: Hyperleukocytosis; Leukemia; Neonate