Rapid intervention saves a girl from leukemia in Abu Dhabi

SEHA, affiliated with PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, announced the complete recovery and noticeable improvement of the child Sheikha Khalid, who arrived at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in a life-threatening condition resulting from an aggressive form of leukemia.

“Seha” explained that the child, Sheikha, was urgently transferred to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, and she was suffering from a dangerous increase in the number of white blood cells exceeding 200,000, severe anemia, tumor lysis syndrome, and acute kidney failure – all of which are indicators of acute leukemia, as her condition was critical, and she was admitted directly to the intensive care unit, where the matter required immediate intervention. Within six hours of her arrival, Sheikha was transferred to a room. Operations.

She indicated that the results of flow cell analysis (Flow Cytometry) was still waiting, but the medical team proceeded, guided by strong clinical and laboratory indicators of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), in performing bone marrow aspiration, lumbar puncture with intraspinal chemotherapy, and installation PORT To ensure timely start of treatment.

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Dr. Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Consultant Physician, said: “Sheikha’s case was one of the most critical cases we have encountered, and required immediate and decisive action. Her recovery represents a strong example of what can be achieved through rapid intervention, clinical expertise and integrated teamwork between departments. We are very proud of the resilience she demonstrated, and the dedication shown by our multidisciplinary team who stood by her every step.”

For his part, the girl’s father, Sheikha, said: “We felt confused and afraid, but the doctors did not waste a single moment. They took care of our daughter as if she were one of their own. We are forever grateful for the care and courage that saved her life.” Pointing out that this decisive and timely intervention was extremely important. Shaikha tolerated the initial chemotherapy well, and although initially weak, her condition stabilized enough for her to be transferred from the intensive care unit to the pediatric ward.

Over the following months, she successfully completed five cycles of chemotherapy and has since made a full recovery.