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Bone changes and their significance in children with ichthyosis on long‐term etretinate therapy
D. Paige, M. Judge, D. Shaw, D. Atherton, J. Harper
Summary Anxiety about the use of etretinate in children has been provoked by several reports describing skeletal abnormalities during long‐term therapy. However, we have observed no evidence of skeletal toxicity in 42 children treated over an 11‐yea…
Summary Anxiety about the use of etretinate in children has been provoked by several reports describing skeletal abnormalities during long‐term therapy. However, we have observed no evidence of skeletal toxicity in 42 children treated over an 11‐year period. Radiological screening before and during treatment has failed to reveal abnormalities that would influence our decision to commence or to continue etretinate administration.
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5 1992