hrp0086p1-p450 | Fat Metabolism and Obesity P1 | ESPE2016

Severe Hypertriglyceridemia in Pediatric Oncology Patient

Grau Gema , Portillo Nancy , Almaraz Ricardo Lopez , Echebarria Aizpea , Adan Rosa , Rodriguez Amaia , Vela Amaia , Astigarraga Itziar , Rica Itxaso

Background: Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) defined as triglycerides (TG) in blood plasma higher than 1000 mg/dl is a rare condition in childhood. Its causes are classified as primary and secondary and among these last they include pharmacological causes. Steroids associated with some chemotherapy drugs, particularly asparaginase (Asp), are a combination with special risk.Objective and hypotheses: Describe the evolution of lipids profile in LLA patient...