How common is it for a child to be diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia?
I read that it was most common for senior citizens to be diagnosed with the cancer. Has a child ever gotten it?
- *Amanda*
Yes, a child has ever gotten HCL.
You may want to read up on this article by Yetgin S, et al (2001). Relapse in hairy cell leukemia due to isolated nodular skin infiltration. Pediatr Hematol Oncol.18 (6):415-7. If you need the article, you can let me know. Hope it helps.
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