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ArticleJournal of clinical practice and research2023

T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Camouflaged as Acute Tonsillitis: A Rare Case Report.

Kuganathan Ramasamy, Davina Stasia Teo, Sai Guan Lum, Farid Razali

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Kuganathan RamasamyDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hospital Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Davina Stasia TeoDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hospital Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Sai Guan LumDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Farid RazaliDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hospital Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

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Abstract

Background: Sore throat is a common complaint encountered in daily clinical practice. It is a defining characteristic of acute tonsillitis which is typically treated with symptomatic care and antibiotics in cases of bacterial infection. Despite being generally uncomplicated, acute tonsillitis can mask sinister pathologies such as diphtheria, infectious mononucleosis, and even malignancy. Case Report: In this report, we present a case of a young adult with nonresolving acute exudative tonsillitis. Upon recognition of unusual alarming features, further investigations have led to the diagnosis of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). Conclusion: Although unusual, hematological malignancies such as acute leukemia may manifest as acute tonsillitis. The significance of recognizing red flags that may occur in common symptoms such as sore throat is emphasized. It is necessary to be aware of this entity to prevent delayed diagnosis.

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acute leukemiahematologySore throatT-cell lymphoblastic leukemiatonsillitis

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PMCPMC12478768

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