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[Malignant hyperthermia in a child with acute lymphatic leukemia]
R Sailer1, B Hinrichs, K Mantel
1Institut für Anaesthesiologie, Dr. v. Haunersches Kinderspital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
Der Anaesthesist
|May 1, 1991
Summary
Malignant hyperthermia (MH) occurred in a child with leukemia during anesthesia, despite a prior uneventful procedure. Genetic predisposition is suspected as the link between MH and hematologic malignancies, necessitating careful patient monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Oncology
- Genetics
Background:
- Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare, life-threatening pharmacogenetic disorder of skeletal muscle.
- Patients with hematologic malignancies may have an increased risk of MH.
- This case highlights a potential link between acute lymphatic leukemia and MH susceptibility.