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The possible effects of environmental factors on childhood lymphatic leukemia and intestinal lymphoma are reviewed. It is suggested that the subtype of childhood acute leukemia is determined by a spontaneous mutation in the proliferating lymphoid pool. The latter is affected by environmental factors such as the type of infections in the pediatric population. The changing leukemia subtype pattern in the Gaza Strip and the fact that intestinal lymphoma with malabsorption has practically disappeared from Israel strongly suggest that environmental factors do play a role in lymphatic malignancies.
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PMID:Environment and malignancies of the lymphatic system. 333

Gastrointestinal Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GI GVHD) may occur following bone marrow transplantation for the treatment of acute leukemia or aplastic anemia. The resulting GI damage leads to symptoms including altered intestinal mobility, malabsorption, and protein losing enteropathy. A five-phase nutritinal regimen has been developed to supply adequate nutrient support, promote intestinal healing, reduce GI symptoms, and satisfy individual dietary preferences. The patient and family are integrally involved in the dietary planning and care. Dietary compliance is promoted through the use of nutrition education materials which explain GI GVHD and provide nutritional guidelines and their rationale.
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PMID:Nutritional management of patients with intestinal graft-versus-host disease. 679 19