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Leucemia linfocítica aguda - Prevención

Nombres alternativos

LLA; Leucemia infantil aguda; Cáncer: leucemia infantil aguda (LLA); Leucemia aguda de la infancia

Prevención:

Debido a que se desconoce la causa, no es posible prevenir la mayoría de los casos. Se puede reducir el riego de padecer leucemia linfocítica aguda evitando la exposición a toxinas, radiación y químicos.

Aspiración de médula ósea

Microfotografía de leucemia linfocítica aguda

Bastón de Auer

Médula ósea de la cadera

Estructuras del sistema inmune

Fecha de revisión: 6/10/2008
Versión en inglés revisada por:James R. Mason, MD, Oncologist, Director, Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program and Stem Cell Processing Lab, Scripps Clinic, Torrey Pines, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc

Referencias

American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2007. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society; 2007.

National Cancer Institute. Adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment (PDQ). 2008. Accessed June 10, 2008.

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