title: Studies on the immune status of children with acute lymphocytic leukaemia. II. In remission with and without cytostatic treatment.
abstract: In eleven children with acute lymphocytic leukaemia (ALL), cytostatic treatment was stopped after sustained remission lasting for 9 months--6 1/2 years. Their immunological status was monitored every 6--12 weeks during the first year after cessation of therapy. Rebound of depressed parameters was observed for absolute lymphocyte, B-cell and T-cell counts and for immunoglobulins. A simple follow-up scheme for such patients is proposed.
mesh_terms: D000917:Antibody Formation; D001402:B-Lymphocytes; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013601:T-Lymphocytes
chemical_list: D007136:Immunoglobulins