Assessment of Bone Mineral Density and Risk Factors in Children Completing Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Gunes A. M., Can E., SAĞLAM H., Ilcol Y. O., Baytan B.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY, vol.32, no.3, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/mph.0b013e3181d32199
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: childhood, acute leukemia, bone mineral density, GROWTH-FACTOR-I, LONG-TERM SURVIVORS, BINDING-PROTEINS, CHEMOTHERAPY, THERAPY, HORMONE, DIETARY, CALCIUM
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Reduced bone mineral density and increased fracture risk have been reported in children with cancer. In this study, we aimed to determine the growth and bone mineral density (BMD) of the children off chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and the probable risk factors.