[Agranulocytosis from the point of view of the general practitioner. In memory of Edgar Reye (30.5.1882-11.12.1945) (author's translation)].
An attempt is made to show that the general practitioner can also diagnose agranulocytosis with greater probability with the simplest means--exact history with particular questioning on the abuse of drugs, determination of leukocyte count, evaluation of blood smears, searching for necroses in the skin and mucous membranes. Avoidance of abuse of drugs plays the most important part in prophylaxis. Thorough specific history is relatively the best, even if not sufficient, protection.
D000328:Adult; D000380:Agranulocytosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000266:history / Q000628:therapy; D000632:Aminopyrine / Q000009:adverse effects; D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
D000632:Aminopyrine; D002701:Chloramphenicol
Die Agranulozytose aus der Sicht des Arztes für Allgemeinmedizin Edgar Reye zum Gedächtnis (30. 5. 1882-11. 12. 1945)