Arthritis as a presentation of acute leukemia
A 14 year old boy presented with 3 months history of low back pain as well as pain and swelling of both knee joints. The pain was inflammatory in nature. He was thoroughly evaluated but no underlying cause was detected. However, the boy was treated with NSAIDs and sulphasalazine. A few weeks later...
Main Authors: | Md. Abdul Aziz, Surozit Kumar Sarkar, Farzana Rahman, Shafiqul Islam, Amin Lutful Kabir, Masuda Begum |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
2016-12-01
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Series: | Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BSMMUJ/article/view/29939 |
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