2022
DOI: 10.3892/ol.2022.13403
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Neonatal congenital leukemia caused by several missense mutations and AFF1‑KMT2A fusion: A case report

Abstract: Neonatal leukemia, a congenital form of leukemia, is a rare and fatal disease occurring in the neonatal period. Its etiology and pathogenesis have remained to be fully elucidated and the clinical manifestations differ due to age variability. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) occurring after birth indicates genetic abnormalities and possibly intrauterine exposure to radiation, drugs or other toxins. The present report described the case of a premature neonate without phenotypic signs of Down syndrome, but with an el… Show more

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“…The most prevalent clinical manifestations of non-DS newborn leukemia include pleural effusions, ascites, jaundice, skin lesions, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, renal and hepatic failure, acidosis, hypoxia, and respiratory distress[ 32 ]. CNS infiltration has been reported in newborn leukemia[ 3 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The most prevalent clinical manifestations of non-DS newborn leukemia include pleural effusions, ascites, jaundice, skin lesions, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, renal and hepatic failure, acidosis, hypoxia, and respiratory distress[ 32 ]. CNS infiltration has been reported in newborn leukemia[ 3 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%