Lipidemic alterations in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in treatment with L-aspariginase
Barisone, E.; Savino, F.; Saitta, M.; Vivenza, C.; Oderda, S.; Miniero, R.; Madon, E.
Minerva Pediatrica 46(4): 161-164
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4946 PMID: 8084324 Document Number: 428558
The case of a child treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (LLA) with high-dose L-asparaginase, (HD L-ase) presented alteration who of lipidemic values (rise of total cholesterol and triglyceride values) without toxicity is described. This finding has previously been reported in only a few patients. Parameters normalized with dietetic regimen. The authors underline the importance of the control, in patient during HD L-ase treatment of lipidic values too, especially when parents also have similar alterations.