“Leucemia linfoide”

Abstract

Leukemia originates from the primitive blood-producing cells of the bone marrow. In leukemia, symptoms and signs secondary to spinal failure occur. Diagnostic confirmation is made with the presence of blasts> 20% in bone marrow. (1,2) The clinical case to be analyzed is a 5 year old patient, resident of Guaytacama, with a personal history of recurrent respiratory infections. Go to this health home for presenting for about 15 days sudden weight loss, continuous thermal rise, chills and bone pain of lower limbs. Concomitantly with this picture we can see non-painful masses located in a bilateral submaxillary region, so he goes to MSP's Health Subcenter where he is prescribed antipyretic therapy with no favorable effect, he seeks help at the IESS Latacunga Hospital where he is prescribed antipyretic treatment And amoxicillin for supposed high respiratory infection, when not having a favorable response, goes to a private doctor who decides to send to this house of health, at the time of entry feverish, painful child, masses at the submaxillary bilateral level of 3 x 4 cm, small chains Not significant in English, normal precordium, holosystolic murmur GIII in mitral and tricuspid focus, treating physician enters patient for complementary examinations for diagnosis and treatment