L-asparaginase has become an integral part in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The major worry of using L-asparaginase is thromboembolism. The case presented here is a 21-year-old lady who developed fatal cortical venous thrombosis during induction phase of treatment for ALL. Early recognition is very important to treat this potentially catastrophic yet treatable complication.
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