Association of Serum Leptin Level with Obesity in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Obesity is a medical problem in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Obesity is associated with many complications, so it is important to investigate the respective etiology. Leptin is a protein synthesized in the fatty tissue and is effective in the control of obesity. Survey of leptin in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivors could be helpful in controlling obesity.In this prospective study, 53 pediatric patients...