Category: Pediatrics
Keywords: hyperleukocytosis, leukemia, blast crisis (PubMed Search)
Posted: 1/8/2010 by Adam Friedlander, MD
(Updated: 11/22/2024)
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Hyperleukocytosis is often seen in acute presentations childhood leukemias, and is defined as a WBC count of greater than 30-50K. Complications usually arise at counts greater than 300, however, keep in mind that automated cell counters may underestimate very high white counts.
Complications include:
Treatment: