Risk Factors of Small Final Height in Survivors of Childhood Cancer, Importance of the Irradiation Dose at the Hypophysis Gland

Growth failure concerns 10-20% of the survivors of childhood cancer. The present knowledge is insufficient to predict the risks, especially concerning chemo- and radiotherapy treatment details. Our study aimed to define the significant determinants of a small adult height.

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Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - October 23, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: C. Demoor-Goldschmidt, R. Allodji, N. Journy, C. Rubino, W. Zrafi, C. Veres, I. Diallo, C. Thomas-Teinturier, S. Bolle, D. Berchery, N. Haddy, H. Pacquement, B. Fresneau, F. De Vathaire Source Type: research