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Pediatric acute B-lymphoblastic leukemia presenting as hypereosinophilia with lung involvement and elevated IgE levels; a case report.
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  • Aida Zeckanovic,
  • Nastassja Scheidegger,
  • Seraina Prader,
  • Leo Thanikkel,
  • Magdeldin Elgizouli,
  • Nicole Bodmer
Aida Zeckanovic
Universitats-Kinderspital Zurich

Corresponding Author:aida.zeckanovic@kispi.uzh.ch

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Nastassja Scheidegger
Universitats-Kinderspital Zurich
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Seraina Prader
Universitats-Kinderspital Zurich
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Leo Thanikkel
Universitats-Kinderspital Zurich
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Magdeldin Elgizouli
Universitat Zurich Institut fur Medizinische Genetik
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Nicole Bodmer
Universitats-Kinderspital Zurich
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Abstract

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a rare cause of hypereosinophilia (HE). We present a case of B-ALL and HE-associated lung inflammation to shed light on the diagnostic challenges in this rare entity. Bone marrow examination in the context of persistent HE is crucial, even in the absence of other cellular morphological abnormalities in the peripheral blood. This form of ALL is associated with severe complications and inferior outcome due to HE-induced organ damage, therefore a quick initiation of therapy is essential. Furthermore, reports of higher incidence of thromboembolic complications merit careful monitoring during therapy and evaluation of prophylactic measures.