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Mast cell leukemia surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The predominant therapy for mast cell leukemia is immunochemotherapy. Surgical management, such as splenectomy or bone marrow transplantation may be required in certain cases.
Surgery
Surgery
The predominant therapy for mast cell leukemia is immunochemotherapy. Surgical management, such as splenectomy or bone marrow transplantation may be required in certain cases.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Georgin-Lavialle, S.; Lhermitte, L.; Dubreuil, P.; Chandesris, M.-O.; Hermine, O.; Damaj, G. (2012). “Mast cell leukemia”. Blood. 121 (8): 1285–1295. doi:10.1182/blood-2012-07-442400. ISSN 0006-4971.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nawal Muazam M.D.[2]
