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Introduction
Malignancies during childhood constitute the 2nd cause of death, following injuries worldwide. According to epidemiological data, 300,000 new cases of neoplasia present themselves every year in children and teenagers under 19 years of age1, 160,000 of which concern children under the
Lymphedema is a debilitating disorder that severely impairs the quality of life of the patients and requires life-long attention. It can be classified as primary or secondary, based on the etiology. Primary lymphedema is a rare, congenital disorder caused by inherited genetic mutation on a number of
Definition : Ascites is the pathologic fluid accumulation within the peritoneal cavity .
causes of ascites in infants and children :
- Hepatobiliary disorders (cirrhosis, congenital hepatic fibrosis, acute hepatitis B,C ,Budd -chiari syndrome, Bile duct perforation)
- Serositis (crohn's disease,
Photopheresis is FDA-approved as a device in the treatment of patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Using treatment schedules of once monthly treatment, with each treatment consisting of two consecutive days of photopheresis, initial response rates of 20-60% have been reported. However, in
Targretin® (bexarotene) Gel 1% a synthetic vitamin A compound that is approved for the topical treatment and oral treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL). Vitamin A compounds can influence the growth of skin cells, and can cause the death of T-cells. Researchers hope that the bexarotene may