A child with ALL is receiving intrathecal chemotherapy for central nervous system (CNS) prophylaxis. The primary rationale is that:
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Correct answer: CNS involvement is common yet hidden, so prophylaxis prevents relapse
In childhood ALL therapy, CNS-directed treatment is required because leukemic cells can hide in the CNS and later cause relapse if not treated.
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