Long-term haematological complications of thorotrast.
Six cases representing the spectrum of haematological complications due to systemic administration of Thorotrast are reposted. Two patients suffered from acute leukaemia, one patient had marrow failure and three patients presented with haematological features of hyposplenism; two of these also had solid tumours. The literature is reviewed.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects; D001855:Bone Marrow Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007953:Leukemia, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D013911:Thorium Dioxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors
D013911:Thorium Dioxide