ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Aseptic bone necrosis
;
Corticosteroids
;
Leukemia
;
Aplastic anemia
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We report six children, five with acute leukemia and one with aplastic anemia, who during chemotherapy have developed severe aseptic bone necrosis. Although there is no definite proof, our data are highly suggestive of incriminating corticosteroid therapy in large cumulative doses as the main pathogenetic factor.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00442079
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