Leukemoid reaction induced by prenatal administration of betamethasone

Acta Paediatr Jpn. 1993 Dec;35(6):534-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-200x.1993.tb03104.x.

Abstract

A case of leukemoid reaction in a premature baby whose mother was antenatally treated by betamethasone is reported. The neonatal and maternal factors which might lead to leukocytosis or leukemoid reaction were excluded. The presented case is the last in a series of eight previously reported cases of leukemoid reaction, in which the common denominator was the antenatal administration of betamethasone.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Betamethasone / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Leukemoid Reaction / chemically induced*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects*

Substances

  • Betamethasone