Neuropsychological sequelae of central nervous system prophylaxis in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Neuropsychological sequelae of central nervous system prophylaxis in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Assessed neuropsychologically 106 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who had all received cranial irradiation for the prevention of central nervous system (CNS) leukemia 1-13 years previously. Children were assessed for adverse late effects of their therapy, using age-appropriate Wechs...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of consulting and clinical psychology 1989-04, Vol.57 (Apr 89), p.251-256
Hauptverfasser: Said, J A, Cousens, P, Waters, B G H, Stevens, M M
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Sprache:eng
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Central nervous system
Children
Factors
Leukaemia
Neuropsychological functioning
Survivors
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Zusammenfassung:Assessed neuropsychologically 106 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who had all received cranial irradiation for the prevention of central nervous system (CNS) leukemia 1-13 years previously. Children were assessed for adverse late effects of their therapy, using age-appropriate Wechsler measures of overall intellectual ability and supplementary tests. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0022-006X