Safety of Lumbar Puncture for Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Thrombocytopenia

Article Abstract:

Most children with leukemia who have low blood platelet counts can have a lumbar puncture without requiring a platelet transfusion. Lumbar puncture is usually used to deliver chemotherapy.

Thrombocytopenia, Spine, Lymphoblastic leukemia in children, Childhood leukemia, Lumbar puncture

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Results of therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia in black and white children

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Black children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) should have the same good outcome as white children with this type of leukemia provided they receive the same treatment, according to a study of 412 children and teenager with ALL. About 80% of the children survived for at least five years after treatment, regardless of their race. This was true even though the black children were more sick when they began treatment.

Patient outcomes, Prognosis, Demographic aspects, African American children

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Cumulative incidence of secondary neoplasms as a first event after childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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A study was conducted to investigate the cumulative incidence of secondary neoplasms in pediatric patients treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia over 30 years and to characterize late-occurring tumors. It was revealed that cumulative incidence of secondary neoplasms increased steadily over 30 years after treatment for lymphoblastic leukemia, which suggested that life-long follow-up was needed to ascertain the full impact of treatment.

United States, Science & research, Research, Risk factors, Cancer in children, Childhood cancer, Tumors, Tumours, Clinical report

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