ISSN:
1432-0584
Keywords:
Acute parotitis
;
l-asparaginase
;
Acute leukemia
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary In a patient affected by acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and subjected to therapy withErwinia l-asparaginase, acute parotitis was observed. Microbiological studies excluded any infectious etiology. Regression of parotitis was spontaneous. This complication has not been previously reported and could be due to the same mechanism of pancreatic injury. The occurrence of acute parotitis needs to be promptly recognized in order to avoid the continuation ofl-asparaginase.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01715139
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