A 9-year-old girl named Stephanie is brought to the clinic by her parents. She has been feeling very tired for the past few weeks. Her mother noticed that she bruises easily, even without injury. She also had frequent nosebleeds and complained of bone pain in her legs.
On examination, Sarah looks pale. Her temperature is slightly high (100.8°F). The doctor notices small red spots on her skin (petechiae).
Laboratory results:
Hemoglobin (Hb): 7.5 g/dL (low)
White blood cells (WBC): 45,000/µL (high, with many immature cells)
Platelets: 35,000/µL (low)
Bone marrow biopsy: Many lymphoblasts present
The doctor diagnoses her with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
Sarah is admitted to the hospital for treatment, which includes chemotherapy.
❓ Questions:
What symptoms did Sarah have that suggested a blood problem?
Why does bruising and nosebleeding happen in leukemia?
What does a low hemoglobin level cause in a patient?
What are the red spots on Sarah’s skin called?
Why is her WBC count high but still abnormal?
What is the name of the immature cells found in her bone marrow?
What type of leukemia was Sarah diagnosed with?
Which blood cell type is reduced, leading to more bleeding?
What is the main treatment given for childhood ALL?
Why is early diagnosis important in this case?
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