title: Cranial computerized tomography in childhood leukemia.
abstract: The value of computerized tomography (CT) of the head in childhood leukemia is emphasized by a striking example. The response of the leukemic infiltrate to radiation suggests that an earlier (presymptomatic) scan might have led to major improvement in management. A routine CT scan may be warranted in children with a prolonged remission in search of a CNS reservoir for leukemia cells.
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000009:adverse effects; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D008727:Methotrexate