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Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
Tehran University of Medical Sciences Press
ISSN: 1018-4406 EISSN: 1018-4406
Vol. 22, No. 1, 2012, pp. 117-120
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Bioline Code: pe12020
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Iranian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol. 22, No. 1, 2012, pp. 117-120
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Pericardial Effusion and Atrial Thrombosis: A Rare Complication of Childhood Leukemia
Zareifar, Soheila; Cheriki, Sirous; Namdari, Maral; Farahmandfar, Mohammadreza & Jannati, Ahmad
Abstract
Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common malignancy diagnosed in children.
Extramedullary leukemia including hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and mediastinal mass are the
clinical presentations of T-cell ALL. Pericardial effusion and atrial mass are rare presentations of pediatric
leukemia.
Case Presentation: We report a 15-year-old girl with T-cell ALL, who presented initially with pericardial
effusion and cardiac tamponade and subsequently developed right atrial mass. The mediastinal and right
atrial masses were excised by surgical procedure as a treatment strategy for prevention of arrhythmia and
sudden death.
Conclusion: T-cell ALL can present with pericardial and mediastinal involvement as an initial manifestation.
Pericardiocenthesis and systemic anticancer chemotherapy without local chemotherapy should be considered
in these cases.
Keywords
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia; Extramedullary Leukemia; Pericardial Effusion; Atrial Mass
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