Neonatal Leukemoid Reaction: A Diagnostic Dilemna

Authors

  • Ravi Bhatia Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan
  • Gunjan Bhatia Consultant Pathologist, GBH American Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v36i3.15611

Keywords:

leukemoid reaction

Abstract

Leukemoid reaction is defined as an absolute neutrophil count(ANC) of >30,000/cumm. First described by Holland and Maurer in 1963 leukemoid reaction is associated with infection, anemia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, use of antenatal steroids, prematurity. Neonatal leukemoid reaction is seen as a neonatal response to hypoxia and can mimic leukemia. In our case the baby was premature and the leukemoid reaction was due to early onset sepsis. Clinicians need to keep sepsis in mind while dealing with neonatal leukemoid reaction.

J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2016;36(3):298-299

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Published

2017-04-16

How to Cite

Bhatia, R., & Bhatia, G. (2017). Neonatal Leukemoid Reaction: A Diagnostic Dilemna. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 36(3), 298–299. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v36i3.15611

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Case Reports