Neutrophil counts distinguish between malignancy and arthritis in children with musculoskeletal pain: a case–control study

Neutrophil counts distinguish between malignancy and arthritis in children with musculoskeletal pain: a case–control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To identify the predictive factors for malignancies using basic clinical and laboratory information in children presenting with musculoskeletal pain and eventually diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) or malignancy.<...

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Main Authors: Agodi Antonella, Barchitta Martina, Trigilia Cristina, Barone Patrizia, Marino Silvia, Garozzo Rosaria, La Rosa Manuela, Russo Giovanna, Di Cataldo Andrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
ALL neuroblastoma
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Pediatric hematology/oncology
Musculoskeletal pain
White blood cell count
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/13/15

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