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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A child with acute myeloid leukemia presents with hyperleukocytosis. Treatment includes all of the following EXCEPT:
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The correct answer is  Hyperleukocytosis: - Leukocyte count > 100,000/uL - It is medical emergency most commonly seen with AML or CML in blast crisis - There is sludging of blasts in microcirculation - obstruction of small vessels especially in brain & lungs - Treatment: IV fluids (hydration) Alkalinization Allopurinol (to prevent tumor lysis syndrome) Hydroxyurea (for leukoreduction) - Induction chemotherapy- initiated only after leukoreduction, as it carries a high-risk of acute tumor lysis syndrome