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2009 | 4 | 3 | 363-368

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Aplastic anaemia in childhood. Description of two cases and review of the literature

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Childhood aplastic anaemia (AA) is an uncommon but potentially fatal haematological disorder. Patients with AA receive supportive care based on transfusions and timely treatment of opportunistic infections, along with specific therapies, which may be bone marrow transplantation and immunosuppressive therapy. Early diagnosis and supportive therapy are required to prevent fatal complications like overwhelming sepsis or life threatening haemorrhages. We report two cases of aplastic anaemia having a different aetiology. The diagnostic work-up and the therapeutic management for each case are described below.

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4

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3

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363-368

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published
1 - 9 - 2009
online
3 - 7 - 2009

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  • Division of Paediatric Oncology, Catholic University of Rome, 00168, Rome, Italy
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  • Division of Paediatric Oncology, Catholic University of Rome, 00168, Rome, Italy
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  • Division of Paediatric Oncology, Catholic University of Rome, 00168, Rome, Italy
  • Division of Paediatric Oncology, Catholic University of Rome, 00168, Rome, Italy
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  • Division of Paediatric Oncology, Catholic University of Rome, 00168, Rome, Italy
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  • Division of Paediatric Oncology, Catholic University of Rome, 00168, Rome, Italy
  • Division of Paediatric Oncology, Catholic University of Rome, 00168, Rome, Italy
  • Division of Paediatric Oncology, Catholic University of Rome, 00168, Rome, Italy

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