Second or Subsequent Remission With a Disease-Free Survival of 5 Years or Longer in Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia of Childhood: Results of a National Survey

[摘要] A national survey was conducted to determine the number of children with acute lymphocytic leukemia who have survived 5 years or longer in their second or subsequent remission. Seventy-two such patients were identified. The clinical and laboratory characteristics of these patients as well as their therapy are described. It is concluded that long-term second or subsequent remission may occur more frequently than previously appreciated.

[学科分类] 儿科学