Leukemoid Reaction in a Preterm Infant: diagnostic challenge in resource
poor setting. Case report
- Chukwudi Okoli,
- Nwaoma Nwaogu,
- Ifeyinwa Nwafia
Ifeyinwa Nwafia
University of Nigeria Faculty of Medical Sciences and Dentistry
Author ProfileAbstract
A preterm neonate delivered at 28 weeks gestation, mother had antenatal
steroid. Blood counts showed leukemoid reaction, blood culture,
procalcitonin and peripheral blood film was normal. Baby was stabilized
in the NICU, recovered and the WBC count done serially showed a downward
trend. The leukemoid reaction was presumed to come from antenatal
steroid use. The diagnostic and management challenges encountered in
managing the infant in resource constrained environment like ours is
presented alongside