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Long-term outcome for Down syndrome patients with hematopoietic disorders.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi - 1 Feb 2016
Li Meng-Ju, Lee Ni-Chung, Yang Yung-Li, Yen Hsiu-Ju, Chang Hsiu-Hao, Chien Yin-Hsiu, Lu Meng-Yao, Jou Shiann-Tarng, Lin Kai-Hsin, Hwu Wuh-Liang, Lin Dong-Tsamn
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Although Down syndrome (DS) patients have a higher risk of developing transient myeloproliferative disorder (TMD) and acute leukemia, very little data is available on long-term outcome in Taiwanese patients. The current study was designed to determine the clinical characteristics and treatment outcome of DS patients with TMD or acute leukemia (AL). METHODS: In 25 consecutive DS patients with...
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