Assessment of obesity and hepatic late adverse effects in the Egyptian survivors of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia: single center study

CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric ALL survivors are at increased risk of overweight/obesity, hepatic dysfunction in the form of elevated liver enzymes, bilirubin levels and C viral hepatitis. Screening of those survivors for such complications should be considered.Key words:ALL- Survivors – Obesity- Liver.
Source: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases - Category: Hematology Source Type: research