Publications by authors named "Katia Maria Coutinho Cappellaro"
Spec Care Dentist
July 2021
Article Synopsis
- Pediatric hematologic malignancies have high survival rates, but survivors may face long-term health issues like secondary cancers.
- A 17-year-old girl, treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, developed squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue nearly 3 years after her leukemia treatment.
- The case emphasizes the need for ongoing oral health monitoring and preventive counseling for childhood cancer survivors to reduce cancer risks.
