Leukemoid Reaction in a Preterm Infant: Diagnostic Challenge in Resource Poor Setting: A Case Report

Chukwudi, Okoli and Nwaoma, Nwaogu and Ifeyinwa, Nwafia (2020) Leukemoid Reaction in a Preterm Infant: Diagnostic Challenge in Resource Poor Setting: A Case Report. International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 13 (2). pp. 14-17. ISSN 2394-109X

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/ijmpcr/2020/v13i230117

Abstract

A preterm neonate delivered at 28 weeks gestation, mother had antenatal steroid. Blood counts showed leukemoid reaction, blood culture, procalcitonin and peripheral blood film was normal. Baby was stabilized in the NICU, recovered and the WBC count done serially showed a downward trend. The leukemoid reaction was presumed to come from antenatal steroid use. The diagnostic and management challenges encountered in managing the infant in resource constrained environment like ours is presented alongside.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Research Asian Plos > Medical Science
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email support@research.asianplos.com
Date Deposited:	09 Mar 2023 11:09
Last Modified:	12 Jul 2024 06:59
URI:	http://global.archiveopenbook.com/id/eprint/203

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