Summary and Conclusions
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Three cases of lymphatic leukæmia in children are reviewed and the main signs and symptoms are recorded.
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No evidence of infection in the ætiology could be obtained.
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The morbid histological picture of the lymphatic gland was found to be in general agreement with that described by previous workers.
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One case simulating acute rheumatism is reported.
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From the Medical College Hospitals and Department of Pathology, Medical College, Calcutta.
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De, M.N., Tribedi, B.P. Lymphatic leukaemia in children. Indian J Pediatr 5, 129–135 (1938). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02751787
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