Status epilepticus and acute promyelocytic leukemia

Abstract

Neurological manifestations are rare as initial presentation in acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). This case illustrates status epilepticus as initial presentation in this disease. Atypical cells on peripheral smear led to the diagnosis of leukemia.

Keywords

• Acute promyelocytic leukemia
• Acute stroke
• Status epilepticus
• Atypical cells