Pediatr. praxi. 2010;11(2):87-91

Neutropenia in children

prof.MUDr.Vladimír Mihál, CSc.
Dětská klinika LF UP a FN v Olomouci

Neutropenia is a common finding in children. Normal white blood cell count can vary between age, however, certain disease states can lead

to leukopenia. It is important for the pediatrician to obtain a thorough history, physical exam, family history as well as obtain further studies

to investigate the etiology. Often leukopenia is caused by viral or bacterial infections and will usually resolve upon treatment of the illness,

however if symptoms persist or if the origin is not infectious in etiology, the cause could be oncologic, autoimmune, or hereditary. Once the

diagnosis addressing the origin is made, treatment of the etiology will usually lead to improvement of the low white cell count.

Keywords: neutropenia, agranulocytosis, childhood

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