Osteosarcoma Associated With Diamond-Blackfan Anaemia: A Case of a Child Receiving Growth Hormone Therapy
Purpose: Diamond–Blackfan anaemia (DBA) is a rare pure congenital red cell aplasia, usually presenting in infancy or early childhood. The literature suggests a predisposition to haemopoietic malignancy but in addition solid tumours have been reported, with five cases of osteosarcoma described.
Main Authors: | Robert S. Lee, Deborah Higgs, Omar Haddo, Jean Pringle, Timothy W. R. Briggs |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2004-01-01
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Series: | Sarcoma |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13577140410001679266 |
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