Severe drug-induced hypertriglyceridemia treated with plasmapheresis in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Asparaginase (ASP) and steroids are a main part of treatment for ALL, in both front-line and relapse setting. It is known, that ASP can cause several toxicities such as hypersensitivity, pancreatitis, as well as severe lipid and coagulation disturbances. Administered steroids can result in diabetes, obesity, hyponatremia and also mild hyperlipemia, which can intensify side effects of asparaginase. When triglyceride elevation is greater than 1000 mg/dl, the risk of pancreatitis is significantly increased.
Source: Transfusion and Apheresis Science - Category: Hematology Authors: Joanna Zawitkowska, Monika Lejman, Agnieszka Zaucha-Pra żmo, Natasza Sekuła, Teresa Greczkowska-Chmiel, Katarzyna Drabko Source Type: research
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