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ArticleScientific reports2025

Cerebrovascular complications in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Agata Rocka, Maria Lesniak, Patrycja Majka, Justyna Lipniarska, Maria Suchcicka, Monika Lejman, Magdalena Wozniak, Joanna Zawitkowska

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Agata RockaDepartment of Pediatric Radiology, Medical University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 1, 20-059, Lublin, Poland. agatarocka2@gmail.com.
Maria LesniakStudent Scientific Society of Department of Pediatric Haematology, Oncology and Transplantology, Medical University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 1, 20-059, Lublin, Poland.
Patrycja MajkaStudent Scientific Society of Department of Pediatric Haematology, Oncology and Transplantology, Medical University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 1, 20-059, Lublin, Poland.
Justyna LipniarskaStudent Scientific Society of Department of Pediatric Haematology, Oncology and Transplantology, Medical University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 1, 20-059, Lublin, Poland.
Maria SuchcickaStudent Scientific Society of Department of Pediatric Haematology, Oncology and Transplantology, Medical University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 1, 20-059, Lublin, Poland.
Monika LejmanIndependent Laboratory of Genetic Diagnostics, Medical University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 1, 20-059, Lublin, Poland.
Magdalena WozniakDepartment of Pediatric Radiology, Medical University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 1, 20-059, Lublin, Poland.
Joanna ZawitkowskaDepartment of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Transplantology, Medical University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 1, 20-059, Lublin, Poland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer, with central nervous system (CNS) complications occurring in approximately 10% of cases. This study aimed to analyze cerebrovascular complications in pediatric ALL patients. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 144 pediatric ALL patients treated at the University Children's Hospital in Lublin from 2014 to 2023. Statistical analyses were performed using PQStat software. Among the patients, 12.5% (n = 18) developed cerebrovascular complications, with equal distribution between genders. The median age was 6.3 years. Most complications (83.3%) occurred during induction therapy. The most frequent symptom was seizures (50%), followed by impaired consciousness (39%). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detected ischemic complications in 44.4% of affected patients. No significant correlation was found between risk group, diagnostic parameters, or gender and CNS complications. CNS complications, particularly seizures and ischemic events, are common in pediatric ALL, primarily during induction therapy. MRI plays a crucial role in early detection. Further multicenter studies are necessary to improve management and reduce treatment-related neurotoxicity.

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Cerebrovascular DisordersPrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleRetrospective StudiesSeizures

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PMID41257979
PMCPMC12630767

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