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Tag: mucosal desquamation

Day 288

Laura Gilkey on October 16, 2015

Benji took several more steps in the right direction today. His spirits were down when he woke; his lips were hurting, but mostly I think he was processing the idea… Continue Reading Day 288

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, mucosal desquamation, mucositis, siblings, total parenteral nutrition4 Comments

Day 283

Laura Gilkey on October 11, 2015October 11, 2015

“Mucosal desquamation.” That’s the name for what is happening inside Benjamin’s body due to Methotrexate-induced Stevens Johnson Syndrome. His lips, mouth, tongue, throat and belly are all sloughing internally and… Continue Reading Day 283

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute renal injury, creatinine, methotrexate, mucosal desquamation, nausea, platelets, Stevens Johnson Syndrome2 Comments

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