Unique Challenges Faced by a Child with Standard Risk Leukemia in Post-COVID Era: A Case Report

Children with malignancies are facing new challenges in post-COVID-19 era. We report an interesting case of a child on treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia having a very protracted course of illness with complications not often seen with standard therapy. It intends to make pediatric oncologis...

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Published in:Indian journal of critical care medicine 2022-06, Vol.26 (6), p.733-735
Main Authors: Sachdev, Anil, Kalra, Manas, Bhayana, Swati, Sachdeva, Pallavi, Sachdeva, Anupam
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Language:English
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Case Report
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Summary:Children with malignancies are facing new challenges in post-COVID-19 era. We report an interesting case of a child on treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia having a very protracted course of illness with complications not often seen with standard therapy. It intends to make pediatric oncologists and intensive care specialists wary of potential newer complications.
ISSN:0972-5229
1998-359X
DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24236