We present two leukemic children who developed pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) after using PEG-asparaginase.The first child, an eight-year-old boy, was diagnosed with T-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The second child, a 6-year-old boy, was diagnosed with B-ALL.They developed PTE following induction phases of BFM protocol's.They were given PEG-asparaginase at a dose of 2500IU/m2. Heparin was succesfully used in both cases.Physician may consider prophylactic anticoagulants during induction.
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Pediatric Hematology Abstract CategoriesLeukemia PP 27
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IS THERE AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PULMONARY EMBOLISM AND THE USE OF PEG-ASPARAGINASE IN CHILDREN WITH LEUKEMIA?
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