Acute pancreatitis in children with hemato-oncological diseases: Clinical aspects and treatment

Abstract

Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas. It is currently seen more frequently in children undergoing treatment for a hemato-oncological disease and it is mainly associated with the administration of L-asparaginase. The early identification of this complication and the establishment of an appropriate therapeutic plan can improve its prognosis and reduce the risk of other complications. In this article, we make a critical review of the current literature, with special emphasis on the clinical aspects, diagnosis, and treatment of acute pancreatitis in children with cancer.