blueberry Muffin syndrome; extramedullary hematopoiesis; neonatal leukemia; newborn; case report
Abstract :
[en] Blueberry Muffin Syndrome (BMS) is a rare condition in newborns characterized by distinctive skin lesions often associated with transient extramedullary hematopoiesis. We present a case of a newborn with BMS focusing on the diagnostic challenges, especially in distinguishing it from acute leukemia. Despite extensive investigations, no specific etiology was found. The skin lesions resolved spontaneously. This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing BMS and underscores the need for thorough evaluation to exclude severe underlying conditions.
PARULSKI, Chloé ✱; Centre Hospitalier de l'Ardenne, Vivalia Libramont > Biologie Clinique
Fortun, Alex ✱; CHU Liège - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège > Département de Pathologie Anatomique et Cytologique
Geurten, Claire ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Service de pédiatrie ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Service d'hématologie clinique
TAIB, Sonia ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Service de pédiatrie
HENNUY, Nadège ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Service néonatologie (CHR)
Bourcy, Emilie; Centre Hospitalier de l'Ardenne, Vivalia Libramont > Pédiatrie
Sqalli, Ghali; CHR Citadelle - Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle > Biologie Clinique
Collins, Patrick ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Service d'anatomie et cytologie pathologiques
Harkati, Radouan ; Centre Hospitalier de l'Ardenne, Vivalia Libramont > Biologie Clinique
Hougardy, Nicolas; Cliniques du Sud du Luxembourg, Vivalia Arlon > Biologie Clinique
Somja, Joan ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Service d'anatomie et cytologie pathologiques
✱ These authors have contributed equally to this work.
Language :
English
Title :
Blueberry Muffin Syndrome in a Newborn: A Case Report of Transient Extramedullary Hematopoiesis
Publication date :
07 July 2025
Journal title :
Belgian Journal of Paediatrics
ISSN :
2466-8907
eISSN :
2566-1558
Publisher :
Belgian Society of Paediatrics = Belgische Vereniging voor Kindergeneeskunde = Société Belge de Pédiatrie, Leuven, Belgium