The debut of acute lymphoblastic leukemia under the guise of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
https://doi.org/10.34215/1609-1175-2024-4-97-100
Abstract
The bone and joint syndrome is observed in one out of every three patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. In some cases, arthralgia and arthritis comprise the first and only manifestations of the disease. This complicates the diagnostic process and leads to a late diagnosis. The study presents a clinical case of the onset of acute leukemia in a child with bone and joint involvement. The development of joint syndrome in acute lymphoblastic leukemia highlights the necessity for careful examination of the medical history, clinical findings, and laboratory data in patients with a suspected diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Supporting agencies: The authors declare funding for the study from their own funds.
About the Authors
V. A. Lapina
Volgograd State Medical University; Children's Clinical Hospital No. 8
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Volgograd
E. B. Belan
Volgograd State Medical University; Consultative and Diagnostic Polyclinic No. 2
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Volgograd
M. A. Chueva
Volgograd State Medical University; Consultative and Diagnostic Polyclinic No. 2
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maria A. Chueva, Cand. Sci. (Med.),, Associate Professor
Department of Immunology and Allergology
400131; 1 pl. Pavshih Borcov; Volgograd
phone: +7 (927) 502-32-78
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Lapina V.A., Belan E.B., Chueva M.A. The debut of acute lymphoblastic leukemia under the guise of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Pacific Medical Journal. 2024;(4):97-100. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.34215/1609-1175-2024-4-97-100
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