Headache and changes in artwork as a presentation of central venous sinus thrombosis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia - 04/08/22
, Arun R. Panigrahi, MD b, Leah Tzimenatos, MD aAbstract |
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a common pediatric cancer diagnosis with excellent survival outcomes but significant morbidity, particularly during the induction phase of chemotherapy. Central venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a known potential complication of induction therapy; however, it occurs rarely and may be difficult to diagnose, particularly in young children who have limited verbal skills. Herein, we report a case of CVST in a child with B-cell ALL undergoing induction chemotherapy whose main symptoms were headache and a change in the appearance of his artwork noticed by his parents. This astute observation by the child's parents played a critical role in his diagnosis, allowing prompt treatment and eventual recovery.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Induction chemotherapy, Headache, artwork, Central venous sinus thrombosis, Pediatrics
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Vol 59
P. 217.e1-217.e3 - septembre 2022 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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