Relationship of growth hormone deficiency and leukemia.
case_series · Level IV
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Growth Hormone
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
- Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma