Peg-Asparaginase-Associated Pancreatitis in Chemotherapy-Treated Pediatric Patients: A 5-Year Retrospective Study

ConclusionEarly recognition and management of AAP is essential in reversing the severity of AAP. The existing AAP criteria had a low strength in determining the severity of pediatric AAP. A well-defined AAP definition could help distinguish patients with high anticipated risk for redeveloping AAP and ALL relapse, in order to prevent unnecessary withdrawal of asparaginase. Our study could serve as a basis for conducting future large cohort studies and for establishing an accurate definition of pediatric AAP.
Source: Frontiers in Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research