COVID-19, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, and Down Syndrome: A Short Review and a Case Report

Ahmed Arafat1,2, Dinara Sadykova1,2, Ayrat Ziatdinov1,2

  • 1Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russian Federation.

Insights

This study details a pediatric case of relapsed precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in a child with Down syndrome who contracted COVID-19. It outlines the treatment regimen used for this complex oncology patient during the pandemic.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Genetics

Background:

  • COVID-19 presents treatment challenges, with limited data on immunocompromised pediatric oncology patients.
  • Children with Down syndrome and cancer are a vulnerable population during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

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