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Adrenal axis function after high‐dose steroid therapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Silvia Einaudi, Nicoletta Bertorello, Nicoletta Masera, L. Farinasso, Elena Barisone, Carmelo Rizzari, Andrea Corrias, Alessia Villa, Francesca Riva, Paola Saracco,

Pediatric Blood & Cancer · 2007 · 89 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

High-dose glucocorticoid therapy in ALL children may cause prolonged adrenal suppression and related clinical symptoms. Laboratory monitoring of cortisol levels and steroid coverage during stress episodes may be indicated.

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