Ksenia Romanova, MD: Age, Sex, Timing of Treatment Predict Avascular Necroses in Children with ALL
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Channel: American Society of Hematology · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism
Avascular necrosis (AVN), a disorder resulting from a temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone, is one of the most serious late complications of therapy in children with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Dr. Romanova and colleagues found that age, sex, and timing of treatment are the main risk factors for developing AVN.
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