hrp0086p1-p135 | Bone & Mineral Metabolism P1 | ESPE2016

Low Bone Mineral Density in Adolescents with Leukemia After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Kyoung Cho Won , Bae Ahn Moon , Hee Kim Shin , Soon Cho Kyoung , Hyun Park So , Ho Jung Min , Suh Byung-Kyu

Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has improved the prognosis of children with malignant hematologic disease. However, it has had significant adverse effects on the endocrine system, including bone health. Limited studies are available to assess osteoporosis in survivors of adolescents after HSCT.Objective and hypotheses: We investigate the bone mineral density (BMD) and endocrinopathy/treatment factors associated with low BMD in ...