Cortisol response in children with cancer and fever during chemotherapy: A prospective, observational study using random serum cortisol levels

Cortisol response in children with cancer and fever during chemotherapy: A prospective, observational study using random serum cortisol levels

Abstract Background Glucocorticoids are crucial components of the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. High doses can lead to suppression of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis and be causative for an impaired stress response during infection. This study aims to evaluate the cortisol respon...

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Main Authors: Ann Boekstegers, Heinrich Schmidt, Mathias Kurzay, Tanja Vallée, Eva Jung, Ilja Dubinski, Rebecca Maxwell, Irene Schmid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-04-01
Series:Cancer Medicine
Subjects:
adrenal insufficiency
chemotherapy
cortisol
glucocorticoids
pediatric oncology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.5667

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https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.5667

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