Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is one of the most common group of cancers in childhood. It is more common in males. In the pathogenesis, some diseases with genetic disorders, exposure to chemical agents, and some chromosomal abnormalities have been thought to be responsible. The disease initially presents with nonspecific symptoms such as weakness, paleness, bleeding and fever. Diagnosis of the disease is made by physical examination and analiysis of peripheral blood and bone marrow biopsy. Risk-oriented protocols of chemotherapy reduces side effects while increasing survival rates. In recent years, 5-year survival rates have reached up to 80%in some studies.

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Acute , leukemia , lymphoblastic

Kocatepe Medical Journal

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