Hypoglycemia associated with L-asparaginase in acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment: a case report

Hypoglycemia associated with L-asparaginase in acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>A patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia repeatedly developed hypoglycemia during chemotherapy. Comparison of serum glucose trends between chemotherapy with and without L-asparaginase (L-Asp) demonstrated a strong association between L-Asp and hypoglycemia. Cr...

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Main Authors: Tanaka Ryuma, Osumi Tomoo, Miharu Masashi, Ishii Tomohiro, Hasegawa Tomonobu, Takahashi Takao, Shimada Hiroyuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Experimental Hematology & Oncology
Subjects:
L-asparaginase
Fasting hypoglycemia
Hyperinsulinism
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Fasting Glucose levels
Online Access:http://www.ehoonline.org/content/1/1/8

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