Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The somatotropin deficit is one of the late consequences of cancer treatments. The administration of somatotropin implies treatment with daily injections, which hinders therapeutic adherence. This goal is a challenge for survivors and health professionals. Therapeutic education and new technologies are instruments that favor the training and development of control mechanisms that promote and motivate the behavior’s change.Objective: To...

Introduction: Asparaginase is a component of chemotherapy regimens used to treat paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). One of its well-known side effects is hyperglycaemia which is probably related to hypoinsulinemia. Its incidence rises significantly when associated with corticotherapy. We present two cases of diabetes related to asparaginase and corticoid administration.Case 1: Eleven-year-old girl diagnosed with an ALL. Before treatment she ...