Relationship of growth hormone deficiency and leukemia.

Rapaport, R; Oberfield, S E; Robison, L; Salisbury, S; David, R; Rao, J; Redmond, G P · J Pediatr · 1995

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Abstract

The use of growth hormone (GH) has been implicated as a possible risk factor for leukemia. We present data from six patients that support a working hypothesis that an increased risk of leukemia may exist in patients with GH deficiency not related to exogenous use of GH.

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