Leukemic coronary artery occlusion in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Pediatric Cardiology
M PerkkiöS Marin

Abstract

A 2-year-old boy with acute lymphoblastic leukemia initially experienced pericardial effusion during the maintenance treatment due to leukemic infiltration of the pericardium and cardiac muscle. He subsequently died suddenly owing to leukemic occlusion of the left coronary artery.

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Oct 14, 2008·Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis·Cristina BeliznaBernard Planchon
Dec 19, 2002·Pediatric Emergency Care·Jane F KnappJonathan I Singer
Jul 10, 2010·Pediatric Hematology and Oncology·Baris MalboraNamik Ozbek

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