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Genetic markers for treatment-related pancreatitis in a cohort of Hispanic children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer - 1 Feb 2021
Grimes Allison C, Chen Yidong, Bansal Hima, Aguilar Christine, Perez Prado Luz, Quezada Gerardo, Estrada Jaime, Tomlinson Gail E
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PURPOSE: Treatment-related pancreatitis (TRP) is a serious complication occurring in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Those affected are at high risk for severe organ toxicity and treatment delays that can impact outcomes. TRP is associated with asparaginase, a standard therapeutic agent in childhood ALL. Native American ancestry, older age, high-risk leukemia, and increased use of asparaginase...
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