Acute lymphoblastic leukemia in an adult patient

A case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in an adult patient has been presented. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a neoplastic process in which the leukocyte precursors have been transformed and no longer respond to the forces that normally regulate their proliferation and maturation. The symptomatology, diagnostic procedures, and treatment modality have been discussed. Unfortunately, although complete remission was obtained for two years, the patient developed recurrent acute lymphoblastic leukemia and subsequently died from a massive, uncontrollable infection.