Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Improved survival in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) has highlighted the importance of recognising and preventing skeletal morbidity. This study aims to assess bone health of ALL patients and compare this to other paediatric patients with chronic illness.Methods: Dual energy absorptiometry (DXA) scan results for total body bone mineral density (TBBMD), lumbar spine bone mineral apparent density (LSBMAD) and total body less hea...