Acute appendicitis in acute leukemia and the potential role of decitabine in the critically ill patient

摘要: Acute appendicitis in children with acute leukemia is uncommon and often recognized late. Immunocompromised host state coupled the importance of avoiding treatment delays makes management additionally challenging. Leukemic infiltration appendix though rare must also be considered. Although successful conservative has been reported, surgical intervention required most cases. We present our experience a case complete remission myeloid short course decitabine. Decitabine may serve as bridging therapy critically ill patients who are unable to undergo intensive chemotherapy.