Oncologic emergencies II. Hematologic and infectious complications of cancer and cancer treatment. Pediatr Clin North Am 1985 Jun;32(3):613-24
Date
06/01/1985Pubmed ID
3873638DOI
10.1016/s0031-3955(16)34827-1Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0022362627 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 13 CitationsAbstract
Proper supportive care of the child with cancer is necessary to maximize the child's quality and length of life. This article discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of the common hematologic and infectious complications of childhood cancer that the primary care physician must face.
Author List
Allegretta GJ, Weisman SJ, Altman AJAuthor
Steven J. Weisman MD Professor in the Anesthesiology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AnemiaBlood Coagulation Disorders
Blood Platelets
Chickenpox
Child
Emergencies
Erythrocytes
Fever
Graft vs Host Disease
Hematologic Diseases
Hemorrhage
Humans
Immune Tolerance
Leukocytes
Leukocytosis
Lung Diseases
Mycoses
Neoplasms
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis
Thrombocytopenia
Transfusion Reaction