Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Masquerading as Aplastic Anaemia in a 1-Year-6 Months-old Child - "A Diagnostic Dilemma"
Abstract
Nowadays, the most common Childhood malignancy is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), accounting for nearly one-third of pediatric cancers.It typically presents with fever, pallor, lymphadenopathy, and organomegaly.Some children may initially resemble aplastic anemia with profound pancytopenia, creating diagnostic difficulty and delay in treatment.Recognizing such an atypical presentation is therefore essential for all pediatricians and hematologists, as timely and accurate diagnosis has a direct impact on prognosis.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
Hematological disorders and diagnostics
Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Z H Sikder Women’s Medical College Journal
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- Number 1
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026