Central Hypothyroidism: A Rare Complication in a Child Undergoing Chemotherapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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Central Hypothyroidism: A Rare Complication in a Child Undergoing Chemotherapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Journal Title: Iranian Journal of Blood and Cancer - Year 2014, Vol 7, Issue 1

Abstract

Abnormalities of the thyroid gland are among the most frequent endocrine complications observed in childhood cancer survivors. We report an 11 years old girl who developed central hypothyroidism and ACTH deficiency during the chemotherapy for CNS relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukemia before receiving radiotherapy. Keywords: Thyroid gland, hypothyroidism, chemotherapy, acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Authors and Affiliations

Sh Ansari, T Rostami, A Kiumarsi

Keywords

Thyroid gland hypothyroidism chemotherapy acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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