A child with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia presents with Hyperleukocytosis. Treatment includes all of the following, except:
Correct Answer: Immediately sta induction chemotherapy
Description: Immediate treatment of Hyperleukocytosis is leukocyte reduction which is generally achieved by Leukopharesis or administration of Hydroxyurea. Ref: Harrison's Manual of Oncology, 1st Edition, Page 207; Treatment of Acute Leukemias By Ching-Hon Pui, 1st Edition, 259; Hematology-Oncology Therapy, 1st Edition, Page 220; Oncologic Emergencies By Sai-Ching Jim Yeung, Carmen P. Escalante, Page 348
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