FREQUENCY OF APLASTIC ANEMIA IN CHILDREN WITH NEW ONSET PANCYTOPENIA ON PERIPHERAL SMEAR
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Keywords
Frequency, Aplastic Anemia, Pancytopenia, Peripheral Smear
Abstract
Objective: Ascertain the frequency of aplastic anemia in children with pancytopenia with recent onset. Examine any socioeconomic or demographic connections. The objective is to offer guidance on the prompt identification and treatment of aplastic anemia in pediatric patients who exhibit pancytopenia.
Study Design: A cross-sectional study
Duration and place of study: The department of pediatrics Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi from 6 July 2023- 6 Feb 2024
Methods: The study comprised 110 individuals with peripheral blood smears who had developed pancytopenia recently. To be eligible, volunteers had to be of either gender, at least 12 years old, and sign an informed consent form. Patients had physical tests as part of the study, as well as 15 to 45 minute interviews. Data from electronic health records was also obtained.
Results: The study group included 110 patients, of whom n-72 (65.2%) were male and n-38 (34.8%) were female. Of the patients, n-56 (50.4%) belonged to the middle class, n-33 (30.6%) to the lower class, and n-21 (19%) to the upper class. 36 individuals (32.4%) had a diagnosis of aplastic anemia.
Conclusion: It was discovered that 32.4% of children with new-onset pancytopenia had aplastic anemia. The prevalence of aplastic anemia did not significantly change according to age, gender, or socioeconomic level.
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Madiha Younas
Swmo, Dms The Children Hospital & Ich Multan
Maria Younas
Resident Pediatrics Cmh-Rwp,Pakistan
Ayesha
Indus Hospital And Health Network,Pakistan
Mubina Aziz
Md,Department Of Surgery Qazi Hussain Ahmad Hospital Nowshera Pakistan