Concurrent diabetic ketoacidosis and pancreatitis in Paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia receiving L-asparaginase

Although hyperglycemia and pancreatitis are known side effects of L-asparaginase, both contributing to the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is unfamiliar in literature.

Source: BMC Pediatrics - May 18, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Patel Zeeshan Jameel, Sham Lohiya, Amol Dongre, Sachin Damke and Bhavana B. Lakhkar Tags: Case report Source Type: research