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Essential thrombocythemia in a child: diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma
Saudi Medical Journal. 2005; 26 (11): 1806-1808
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-74734
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We report an 11-year-old child with essential thrombocythemia ET, a very rare myeloproliferative disorder among children. Essential thrombocythemia can be complicated by life-threatening thrombosis with a risk of converting into acute leukemia. Cytoreductive therapy may reduce the risk of thromboembolic complications. We usually recommend cytoreductive treatment for asymptomatic adult patients with platelet counts of more than 1.5 million/micro liter, but treatment remains obscure in children. Herein, we report the results of child with ET, treated successfully with hydroxuea
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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Biopsy, Needle / Blood Chemical Analysis / Bone Marrow Cells / Treatment Outcome / Thrombocythemia, Essential / Hydroxyurea Type of study: Case report Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Saudi Med. J. Year: 2005

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Biopsy, Needle / Blood Chemical Analysis / Bone Marrow Cells / Treatment Outcome / Thrombocythemia, Essential / Hydroxyurea Type of study: Case report Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Saudi Med. J. Year: 2005