Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2005
Case ReportsAcute myeloid leukemia presenting as spinal cord compression.
We report the findings of a 10-year-old boy who presented to a pediatric emergency department with symptoms of spinal cord compression. Radiological imaging demonstrated multiple soft tissue masses in the head and spine. ⋯ These findings were consistent with those observed on bone marrow aspiration. The characteristics and management of extramedullary leukemia are discussed.