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ArticleNorthern clinics of Istanbul2023

Acute complications observed during intensive chemotherapy in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Single-center experience.

Ulku Miray Yildirim, Funda Tekkesin, Begum Sirin Koc, Selime Aydogdu, Fikret Asarcikli, Suar Caki Kilic

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Ulku Miray YildirimDepartment of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye.
Funda TekkesinDepartment of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye.
Begum Sirin KocDepartment of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye.
Selime AydogduDepartment of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye.
Fikret AsarcikliDepartment of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye.
Suar Caki KilicDepartment of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye.

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objectiveIn childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), very promising results were obtained thanks to the developments in treatment strategies in recent years. However, acute complications during treatment continue to be the important causes of mortality and morbidity. In this study, acute complications that develop during the treatment of ALL in childhood were evaluated.

methodsMedical records of 47 patients treated according to (ALL Intercontinental Berlin-Frankfurt-Münster) 2009 protocol between 2016 and 2021 were evaluated retrospectively.

resultsOf 47 patients, 28 (59.6%) were male and 19 (40.4%) were female. The mean age at diagnosis was 5.9±4.2 years. Forty-four patients (93.6%) were pre-B cell ALL, 3 patients (6.4%) were pre-T cell ALL. Of 47 patients, 9 (19.1%) were high risk, 32 (68.1%) were intermediate risk, and 6 (12.8%) were standard risk. Acute complications developed in 38 patients (80.8%). Among these complications, infectious complications are the most common and these were followed by gastrointestinal complications, drug-related reactions, thrombotic, neurological, and endocrine/metabolic complications, respectively.

conclusionIn terms of complications that may develop, the threshold of suspicion should be kept low, and patients should be treated with the same medical team in fully equipped centers with a multidisciplinary approach. Inpatient treatment strategies should be applied especially in the early stages of treatment. The importance of inpatient treatment strategy, especially in the early stages of treatment, is emphasized.

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Acute complicationsacute lymphoblastic leukemiachildhood

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PMCPMC10500240

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