Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 9, 2026
07:27
Implantation of Total Artificial Heart in Congenital Heart Disease
Published on: July 18, 2014
A case with acute leukemia presenting with cardiac tamponade
1Department of Pediatrics, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.
The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
|April 19, 2000
Summary
Pericardial effusions and cardiac tamponade are rare leukemia complications. A 3-year-old diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) presented with cardiac tamponade, marking the youngest reported case.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Cardiovascular Complications
- Hematologic Malignancies
Background:
- Pericardial effusions and cardiac tamponade are infrequent yet severe complications associated with leukemia.
- These conditions often arise secondary to leukemia treatments like radiation and chemotherapy, or due to infections.
Observation:
- A case report details a 3-year-old female admitted with symptomatic cardiac tamponade requiring immediate pericardiocentesis.
- Clinical and laboratory findings confirmed the presence of myeloid marker-positive T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) with direct pericardial invasion.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) presenting with cardiac tamponade.
- This represents the youngest patient documented in English-language literature to be diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and cardiac tamponade concurrently.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering cardiac tamponade in pediatric leukemia patients, even at initial presentation.
- Underscores the need for prompt diagnosis and management of cardiac complications in young leukemia patients.
- Contributes to the understanding of rare presentations of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:26Pneumothorax-I
A pneumothorax is a condition where air builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. This condition arises when air enters the space between the parietal and visceral pleura, disrupting the negative pressure essential for lung inflation. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.
01:25Pericarditis IV: Nursing Management
Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardium, necessitates diligent nursing management to ensure effective patient care and recovery. The initial step in managing pericarditis is a comprehensive patient medical assessment.The patient reports chest pain aggravated by breathing, coughing, and swallowing, which worsens when lying supine. The pain often improves when sitting up and leaning forward. Additional symptoms may include fever, malaise, and, in severe cases, signs of heart failure.
01:26Acute Coronary Syndrome V: Nursing Management
Nursing Assessment:Nursing management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) involves taking the patient's history, focusing on primary complaints such as chest pain, dyspnea, and excessive sweating (diaphoresis), as well as other symptoms like back or jaw pain, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, dizziness, and fatigue. The nurse also reviews the patient's history of cardiac events, risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, family history, and current medications.In the objective assessment,...
01:30Introduction Cardiac Emergencies
Cardiac emergencies are critical situations involving the heart that require immediate medical intervention to prevent severe complications or death. These emergencies often arise from underlying heart conditions that impair the heart's ability to function correctly.Types of Cardiac EmergenciesThe most common types of cardiac emergencies include Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), myocardial infarction (MI), cardiac arrest, and heart failure.Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)...
01:26Heart Failure III: Clinical Manifestations
Heart failure (HF) manifests primarily as dyspnea, fatigue, and fluid retention, resulting in peripheral and pulmonary edema. Symptoms may vary depending on which ventricle is more affected, left or right.Left-Sided Heart FailureAlso known as left ventricular failure, this condition results from the left ventricle's inability to fill or eject sufficient blood into the systemic circulation. It leads to pulmonary congestion, which occurs when the left ventricle fails to eject blood effectively...
01:30Cardiomyopathy II: Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, is a progressive myocardial disorder characterized by ventricular chamber dilation and contractile dysfunction.EtiologyVarious factors can cause DCM, including hypertension and heavy alcohol intake, which contribute to the weakening and enlargement of the heart muscle. Viral infections, such as Coxsackievirus B, adenoviruses, and influenza, can lead to DCM by causing inflammation and damage to heart tissue. Certain chemotherapeutic agents, including daunorubicin,...