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Epiglottitis as a presentation of leukemia in an adolescent.
- Source :
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Pediatric emergency care [Pediatr Emerg Care] 2014 Oct; Vol. 30 (10), pp. 733-5. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Epiglottitis is a life-threatening entity that can present in children or adults. Although the incidence has declined since the introduction of the Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine in 1985, cases continue to be identified in high-risk populations. In pediatric oncology patients specifically, epiglottitis has been reported after initiation of chemotherapy. We report the first case of epiglottits as the initial presentation of leukemia in a pediatric patient.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1535-1815
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Pediatric emergency care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25275354
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/PEC.0000000000000238