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ArticleCureus2024

Unmasking the Rarity: A Case Report on Type B Lactic Acidosis in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Keta Vagha, Atish Bakane, Aashita Malik, Chaitanya Kumar Javvaji, Sunita Vagha, Siddhartha Murhekar

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Type B Lactic Acidosis and Acute Kidney Injury Heralding B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma.Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases · 2026
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6 authors.

Keta VaghaPediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Atish BakaneOncology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Aashita MalikPediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Chaitanya Kumar JavvajiPediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Sunita VaghaPathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Siddhartha MurhekarTrauma and orthopaedics, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Canterbury, GBR.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most prevalent pediatric malignancy, accounting for approximately 25% of childhood cancers. Despite significant advancements in treatment protocols, ALL remains a complex disease, often presenting with various complications, including the rare metabolic disturbance of type B lactic acidosis. This case report details the clinical journey of a 14-year-old female with ALL who developed type B lactic acidosis during treatment. The patient presented with intermittent fever, abdominal pain, jaundice, and hepatosplenomegaly, accompanied by severe anemia and thrombocytopenia. Initial management included supportive care and chemotherapy initiation. Despite aggressive interventions, the patient's condition deteriorated, with escalating lactic acidosis and respiratory distress, leading to a critical need for tailored management strategies. This report underscores the importance of early recognition and comprehensive management of type B lactic acidosis in pediatric ALL, highlighting its multifactorial etiology and potentially life-threatening consequences. Enhanced clinical awareness and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for improving outcomes in such complex cases.

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acute lymphoblastic leukemiacase reporthematologic malignancyhepatosplenomegalymetabolic complicationspediatric oncologytype b lactic acidosis

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PMID38939285
PMCPMC11210432

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