Myelofibrosis in a Child with Tuberculosis: A Case Report

Authors

  • K Malla Pediatrics, Manipal College of Medical Sciences,(MCOMS), Pokhara, Nepal
  • T Malla Pediatrics, Manipal College of Medical Sciences,(MCOMS), Pokhara, Nepal
  • A Thaplial Pediatrics, Manipal College of Medical Sciences,(MCOMS), Pokhara, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v27i2.1588

Keywords:

myelofibrosis, tuberculosis, acute megakaryoblastic leukemia (AMKL)

Abstract

Myelofibrosis (MF), or fibrosis of the bone marrow, is an uncommon condition in children. Fewer than 100 cases have been described in the medical literature. Most cases in children arise secondary to other disease processes. We present a case of Myelofibrosis in a 12-year-old girl. The purpose of reporting this case is that this child had a diagnostic dilemma and was sent home with poor prognosis but with proper diagnosis and treatment she improved and may have a complete cure, as the myelofibrosis was secondary to tuberculosis.

Key words: myelofibrosis, tuberculosis, acute megakaryoblastic leukemia (AMKL)  

doi:10.3126/jnps.v27i2.1588

J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. Vol.27(2) p.90-92

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Malla, K., Malla, T., & Thaplial, A. (2009). Myelofibrosis in a Child with Tuberculosis: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 27(2), 90–92. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v27i2.1588

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Vol. 27 No. 2 (2007)

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Brief Reports/Case Reports/Case Series

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