A patient with acute myeloid leukemia who presented with peritonitis while on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

We report an unusual case of acute myeloid leukemia who presented with peritonitis in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient.Key words: Acute myeloid leukemia, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, peritonitis clinic

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Objective & Hypothesis:Peritonitis is a common complication in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

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Key Findings & Data:In some cases peritoneal fluid is unremarkable.

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Conclusion & Impact:We report an unusual case of acute myeloid leukemia who presented with peritonitis in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient.Key words: Acute myeloid leukemia, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, peritonitis clinic

🔬Design:Research Article

📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Acute myeloid leukemia · continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis · peritonitis clinic

Abstract

Abstract. Peritonitis is a common complication in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. In some cases peritoneal fluid is unremarkable. In these instances, one must evaluate for other causes of gastrointestinal pathology or a myriad of other causes. We report an unusual case of acute myeloid leukemia who presented with peritonitis in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient.Key words: Acute myeloid leukemia, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, peritonitis clinic

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Acute myeloid leukemia continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis peritonitis clinic

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SOYORAL, Y. U., BEGENİK, H., ESEN, R., DİLEK, İ., DULGER, A. C., DEMİRTAS, L., ERKOC, R. (2014). A patient with acute myeloid leukemia who presented with peritonitis while on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Eastern Journal of Medicine, Cilt: 17 Sayı: 3, 142–144. https://ajindex.com/articles/984938

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