MPC Member Publications

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Title: Epidemiology of childhood acute myeloid leukemia

Citation Type: Book, Whole

Publication Year: 2013

ISBN: 6053126071

ISSN: 15455009

DOI: 10.1002/pbc.24464

PMID: 23303597

Abstract: Although leukemia is the most common childhood cancer diagnosis, the subtype, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), is less common and fewer etiologic studies exist. This review summarizes the major risk factors for AML. We searched the literature using PubMed for articles on childhood AML and reviewed 180 articles. While few risk factors are definitive, we identified several with consistent evidence of a possible effect. Thorough analysis of genetic and epigenetic factors is missing from this literature and methodological issues are unresolved. Future studies should more closely examine causal mechanisms, improve exposure measurement, and include analysis using genetic and epigenetic factors.

Url: http://doi.wiley.com/10.1002/pbc.24464

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Authors: Puumala, Susan E.; Ross, Julie A.; Aplenc, Richard; Spector, Logan G.

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Pages: 728-733

Volume: 60

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