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Med Crit 2026; 40 (1)
Lung ultrasound in pulmonary leukostasis
Reyna MJS, Sánchez ZMJ
Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 80-82
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ABSTRACT
Hyperleukocytosis is an hematological emergency, as it can generate serious thrombotic complications at any level and is often a marker of poor prognosis.
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