Title of article
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Presenting with Right Atrial Thrombosis and Massive Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Hiradfar, Amirataollah Pediatric Health Research Center - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran , Ghaffari, Shamsi Pediatric Health Research Center - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran , Mostafavi, Soroush Pediatric Health Research Center - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
Pages
4
From page
375
To page
378
Abstract
Thrombosis is a rare complication of acute lymphoblastic leukemia usually occurring
following chemotherapy. The most common reported site is intracranial thrombosis.
We reported a case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia with right atrial thrombosis and
pulmonary embolism at diagnosis. This diagnosis is important as it can greatly
contribute to morbidity and mortality in acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients.
Keywords
Acute leukemia , Thrombosis , Pulmonary embolism
Journal title
Middle East Journal of Cancer (MEJC)
Serial Year
2020
Record number
2522053
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