Title of article
Central Hypothyroidism: A Rare Complication in a Child Undergoing Chemotherapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Author/Authors
Ansari, Sh Aliasghar Hospital - Department of pediatric oncology, ايران , Rostami, T Aliasghar Hospital - Department of pediatric oncology, ايران , Kiumarsi, A Aliasghar Hospital - Department of pediatric oncology, ايران
From page
49
To page
52
Abstract
Abnormalities of the thyroid gland are among the most frequent endocrine complications observed in childhood cancer survivors. We report an 11 years old girl who developed central hypothyroidism and ACTH deficiency during the chemotherapy for CNS relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukemia before receiving radiotherapy.
Keywords
Thyroid gland , hypothyroidism , chemotherapy , acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Blood and Cancer (IJBC)
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Blood and Cancer (IJBC)
Record number
2669208
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