hrp0092p1-11 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2019

Assessment of the Adrenal Function in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Before and After Induction Therapy with Corticosteroids

Dhawi Naji Walad , Khater Doaa , Al-Yaarubi Saif , Ullah Irfan Ullah , Wali Yasser

Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children. Corticosteroids are the cornerstone in treatment of pediatric ALL. Steroids can cause several side effects including secondary adrenal insufficiency with disruption of cortisol response to stress causing morbidity and even mortality in those children.Objective: To assess the adrenal gland function of children with ALL before and after i...