Abeer Fatimaalmost 2 years ago
Clinical Presentation of Child With Leukemia
Leukemia is one of the most common malignancies of childhood. It can present with vague, non-specific signs and symptoms. A child with leukemia may present with: - Liver enlargement - Enlarged spleen - Fever - Pallor - Bruising - Fatigue - Pain in limbs - Recurrent infections - Hepatosplenomegaly - Rash - Lymphadenopathy - Increased bleeding tendency Reference: https://adc.bmj.com/content/101/10/894 Image via: https://www.alliedacademies.org/articles/childhood-acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia-in-sub-saharan-africa-4-years-experience-at-the-pediatric-oncology-unit-bamako-mali-11136.html
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