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Encephalomyelitis associated with leukemia in a child.

J B Gregorios1, E Roldan, J Davis

  • 1Department of Pathology, University of Miami--Jackson Memorial Hospital, FL.

Journal of Child Neurology
|October 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of encephalomyelitis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is presented. This neurological disorder, typically seen in adults, occurred after cancer treatment, highlighting its importance in pediatric differential diagnoses.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Leukemia Research

Background:

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a common childhood cancer.
  • Neurological complications can arise during or after ALL treatment.
  • Paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis is a recognized neurological complication in adults with malignancy.

Observation:

  • A 5-year-old boy with ALL developed seizures, confusion, and coma post-radiation and intrathecal methotrexate therapy.
  • Brain CT revealed bilateral hypodensities in the posterior parietal and temporal regions.
  • Autopsy showed perivascular inflammation, microglial nodules, and necrosis in the brain and spinal cord.

Findings:

  • The observed neuropathological findings were consistent with encephalomyelitis.

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  • No intranuclear viral inclusions were identified, ruling out common viral causes.
  • The presentation suggests a paraneoplastic or treatment-related encephalomyelitis in a pediatric leukemia patient.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of neurological disorders in pediatric ALL.
    • It emphasizes the need to consider paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis in the differential diagnosis of children with ALL and neurological symptoms.
    • Early recognition and diagnosis are crucial for appropriate management of these complex cases.