Prospective cohort study identifies l-asparaginase toxicities in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, suggesting hyperglycemia as a key concern.
Key Points
Hyperglycemia was the most common toxicity identified in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Patients over 10 years old with high WBC counts showed an increased risk of toxicity during the study.
This prospective cohort study analyzed 71 children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia for toxicities over two years.
Identifying these toxicities allows healthcare providers to better manage treatments for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.