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Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer 12/2005

01-12-2005 | Review Article

Steroid-induced alterations of mood and behavior in children during treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Authors: Carl J. Hochhauser, Michael Lewis, Barton A. Kamen, Peter D. Cole

Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer | Issue 12/2005

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Abstract

Despite their therapeutic utility, children may experience emotional and behavioral side effects from steroids during treatment for leukemia. However, clinical manifestations and treatment options have rarely been described in the pediatric literature. The aim of this current paper is to address this knowledge gap via four brief case examples and a review of the literature. In addition, we review recent data to indicate how concurrent use of antifolates may place these children at particular risk for adverse psychological reactions.
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Metadata
Title
Steroid-induced alterations of mood and behavior in children during treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors
Carl J. Hochhauser
Michael Lewis
Barton A. Kamen
Peter D. Cole
Publication date
01-12-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Supportive Care in Cancer / Issue 12/2005
Print ISSN: 0941-4355
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7339
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-005-0882-8

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