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A bone marrow biopsy can be useful in cases with prolonged, unusual, or refractory neutropenia. In infants with severe or persistent neutropenia, treatment with recombinant G-CSF or GM-CSF should be considered.
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Kostmann syndrome (promyelocytic maturation arrest and...
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In contrast, a normal/low I:T ratio in a neutropenic infant...
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Cyclic neutropenia is a benign, hematologic disorder...
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Purpose of review: The aim is to review normal blood...
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28 lut 2023 · Pediatric neutropenia is an uncommon condition that causes a low count of white blood cells called neutrophils in babies and children. This type of cell help prevent infection. There are several potential causes, including viruses, an autoimmune condition, cancer treatment, and others.
27 kwi 2023 · Five main topics were identified: (1) definition and classification of neutropenias, (2) diagnostic approach, (3) natural history and follow-up, (4) treatment, and (5) special situations, and a number of key questions were formulated for each topic.
Neutropenia is a rare disorder that causes children to have lower than normal levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that destroys bacteria in the blood and helps protect against infections. Neutropenia can be a very serious condition.
10 gru 2021 · This article provides a diagnostic algorithm for evaluation of the pediatric and adult neutropenic patient followed by evidence-based approaches, where available, or expert consensus recommendations on the management of medical complications.
1 wrz 2015 · The lower limit of neutropenia in newborns is 6 000/mm 3. As the baby grows up, this limit reduces to 1 000/mm 3 by the second week and this level is accepted to be normal up to the age of one year. After the age of one year the lower limit is 1 500/mm 3 .
When a child with known neutropenia is unwell or presents with a suspected acute bacterial infection, blood, urine, and respiratory cultures should be taken and treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics started without delay.
