Hodgkin's disease occurring during acute leukaemia in remission.
Three patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia are reported in whom Hodgkin's disease developed during chemotherapy-maintained remission. This association has been reported only once before. The pathogenesis of the Hodgkin's disease in these patients is discussed, including the possible role of anti-leukaemic therapy.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous