2002, Number 6
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Rev Mex Pediatr 2002; 69 (6)
Myelofibrosis in children. A review
Novales XJ, Chávez MA
Language: Spanish
References: 12
Page: 252-256
PDF size: 53.35 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Although in children the myelofibrosis is a not a very frequent disease, it is convenient to Take in account its clinical issues, the laboratory findings and the results of an other studies done for it’s diagnosis; by this way it is possible to discard the entities with clinical resemblance to this illness. Also, it is necessary to remember the management and the treatment of these patients.
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