Abstract:Patient: Male, 52Final Diagnosis: L-asparaginase associated steatohepatitis and pulmonary PneumocystisSymptoms: Cholestasis • hepatomegalyMedication: Corticosteroids • atovaquone • antioxidant therapyClinical Procedure: Liver biopsySpecialty: Hematology • Infectious Disease • HepatologyObjective:Challenging differential diagnosisBackground:L-asparaginase (L-aspa) is an important component of chemotherapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Main adverse effects of L-aspa include allergic reactions, pancreati… Show more
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