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Leukemia

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Topic updated on 08/18/09 5:02pm
Introduction
  • The most common malignancy of childhood.
  • Forms include
    • acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
      • represents 80% of cases of leukemia
      • peak incidence of 4 years of age
      • causes dimeralization of bones, periostitis, and lytic lesions
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Imaging
  • Radiographs
Treatment
  • Nonoperative
    • chemotherapy
      • may predispose to pathologic fractures

 

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