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. 1985 Jun;32(3):601-11.
doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)34826-x.

Oncologic emergencies I. Metabolic and space-occupying consequences of cancer and cancer treatment

G J Allegretta, S J Weisman, A J Altman

Oncologic emergencies I. Metabolic and space-occupying consequences of cancer and cancer treatment

G J Allegretta et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1985 Jun.

Abstract

Proper management of the consequences of cancer and cancer treatment is necessary to give affected children the increased chances of survival that recent therapeutic advances offer them. This article discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of those metabolic and space-occupying consequences that are likely to face the primary care physician.

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