Frank hematuria as the presentation feature of acute leukemia
Joint Authors
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 21, Issue 5 (31 Oct. 2010), pp.940-942, 3 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2010-10-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Muco-cutaneous bleeding is a common presenting feature of acute leukemias.
Mucosal bleeding usually manifests as gum bleeding and/or epistaxis but may occur in any mucosal surface of the body.
Hematuria as an isolated or main presenting feature of acute leukemia is rare.
We describe two cases of acute leukemia, a 19 year old male with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and a 52 year old male with acute myeloid leukemia, both presenting with gross hematuria.
There was no demonstrable leukemic infiltration of the urinary tract on imaging studies.
Hematuria in these patients was likely to be due to occult leukemic infiltration of the urinary system, aggravated by thrombocytopenia, as it subsided after starting chemotherapy.
Our cases highlight that hematuria should be remembered as a rare presenting feature of acute leukemia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Suriya, Owais M.& Alim, Amir. 2010. Frank hematuria as the presentation feature of acute leukemia. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 21, no. 5, pp.940-942.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-218106
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Suriya, Owais M.& Alim, Amir. Frank hematuria as the presentation feature of acute leukemia. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 21, no. 5 (Oct. 2010), pp.940-942.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-218106
American Medical Association (AMA)
Suriya, Owais M.& Alim, Amir. Frank hematuria as the presentation feature of acute leukemia. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2010. Vol. 21, no. 5, pp.940-942.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-218106
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 942
Record ID
BIM-218106