Remission induction with cytosine arabinoside and L-asparaginase in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
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Nine patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in relapse were treated with a course of cytosine arabinoside followed immediately by a course of L-asparaginase. Eight patients achieved complete remission of their disease. This combination of drugs is sufficiently effective to suggest that further trial is needed. It is possible that the combination has a synergistic effect.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British medical journal
دوره 4 5683 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1969