The emerging story of acute lymphoblastic leukemia among the latin American population – biological and clinical implications
Higher incidence rates and poor outcomes have been reported among Latin American patients (Latinos) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Distinct patterns in recent genomic studies allude to a predisposing genetic component. In this review, we critically examine the increasing amount of empirical information on the epidemiology, outcomes and genomics of Latinos with ALL. We discuss the immense diversity within the Latino community and varying definitions of what is considered Latino, which pose an epidemiological challenge.
Source: Blood Reviews - Category: Hematology Authors: Elisa Quiroz, Ibrahim Aldoss, Vinod Pullarkat, Eduardo Rego, Guido Marcucci, Dan Douer Tags: Review Source Type: research
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