Right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain is a common clinical presentation in children, and accurate
clinical diagnosis remains challenging given that this nonspecific presentation is associated …

Hematolymphoid malignancies are common neoplasms in childhood. The involvement of
the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, liver, biliary system, pancreas, and peritoneum are closely …

Appendicitis in infants is a life-threatening condition that is seldom studied. Our purpose was
to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of appendicitis in this age group. This was a …

Simple Summary Appendicitis is a common condition necessitating emergency surgery.
Individuals with hematologic disorders often have abnormalities in blood counts, which can …

Acute appendicitis (AA) in pediatric patients with acute leukemia mandates prompt
treatment. Diagnosis presents challenges, relying on clinical and radiological assessments …

Background Children with cancer often develop leukopenia which may impair wound
healing and increase surgical complication rates. When leukopenic children with cancer …

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) accounts for 15% to 20% of childhood leukemias. Because of
high-intensive therapy, up to 5% of patients suffer from treatment-related mortality (TRM) …

Introduction Appendicitis in patients with hematological malignancies presents with vague
symptoms, thus requiring a high degree of suspicion for early diagnosis and treatment to …

Background Acute appendicitis is a common abdominal pathology, particularly in younger
patients presenting with abdominal pain. The clinical presentation is typically characterized …

Emergencies in pediatric oncology are extreme situations where the oncologist and surgeon
have to be quick and accurate in solving the problem. Working with a trained and …