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ArticleInternational journal of hematology2024

Predictive factors for L-asparaginase hypersensitivity in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Chane Choed-Amphai, Jiraporn Khorana, Lalita Sathitsamitphong, Rungrote Natesirinilkul, Pimlak Charoenkwan

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Article in International journal of hematology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Breakthrough reactions in pediatric chemotherapeutic desensitization: Outcomes and associated risk factors.Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · 2026
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  2. Prevention of Subsequent L-Asparaginase Hypersensitivity in Children Through Premedication: A Single-Center Experience.The journal of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics : JPPT : the official journal of PPAG · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Chane Choed-AmphaiDivision of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Intawaroros Road, Sriphum, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand. chane.c@cmu.ac.th.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2520-1162
Jiraporn KhoranaDivision of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9023-0923
Lalita SathitsamitphongDivision of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Intawaroros Road, Sriphum, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4774-259X
Rungrote NatesirinilkulDivision of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Intawaroros Road, Sriphum, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9840-3443
Pimlak CharoenkwanDivision of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Intawaroros Road, Sriphum, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9123-9177
Chiang Mai University · TH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundL-Asparaginase is a crucial component of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment. However, hypersensitivity is a common adverse event. This study aimed to identify risk factors for L-asparaginase hypersensitivity in childhood ALL.

methodsChildren treated for ALL at Chiang Mai University Hospital, Thailand, between 2005 and 2020 were included. Demographic data, clinical characteristics, and factors related to L-asparaginase were retrospectively reviewed.

resultsL-Asparaginase hypersensitivity was observed in 24 of 216 children with ALL (11.1%). All patients received native L-asparaginase intramuscularly, and events occurred exclusively during the post-induction phase without concurrent corticosteroid use. Univariable analysis showed that relapsed ALL, higher accumulated doses, increased exposure days, and longer interval between drug administrations were potential risk factors. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, interruption of L-asparaginase administration for ≥ 52 weeks and exposure duration of ≥ 15 days were independent risk factors, with adjusted odds ratio of 16.481 (95% CI 3.248-83.617, p = 0.001) and 4.919 (95% CI 1.138-21.263, p = 0.033), respectively.

conclusionsChildren with ALL who require re-exposure to L-asparaginase after 52-week interruption or who have received L-asparaginase for ≥ 15 exposure days are at risk of developing L-asparaginase hypersensitivity. Further management strategies in this setting should be evaluated.

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Antineoplastic AgentsDrug HypersensitivityPrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsAsparaginaseChildHumansPolyethylene GlycolsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsAntineoplastic AgentsAsparaginasePolyethylene GlycolsAcute lymphoblastic leukemiaHypersensitivityl-AsparaginasePediatric

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