Treating Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Pediatric Patients

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Myriam R. Guitter

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An editorial commentary on the study by Makiya et al., "Treatment of Relapse in Pediatric Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Argentina: Results from a Clinical Trial and a Prospective Cohort," the situation of acute leukemias in pediatrics and their relapses in Argentina and their treatment options are mentioned and contextualized.

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Guitter MR. Treating Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Pediatric Patients. Rev Hosp Ital B.Aires [Internet]. 2024 May 27 [cited 2026 Apr. 27];44(1):e0000358. Available from: https://ojs.hospitalitaliano.org.ar/index.php/revistahi/article/view/358

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