Severe L-asparaginase-induced Hypertriglyceridaemia Treated with Plasmapheresis
L-asparaginase is used for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Hypertriglyceridaemia is a side effect and associated with potentially fatal complications, including acute pancreatitis. Plasmapheresis may have a role in treatment when triglycerides are >2000 mg/dl. We report the case o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SMC MEDIA SRL
2021-02-01
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Series: | European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/2342 |