"Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-like syndrome" treated with interferon in a patient with lung cancer.
A case of autoimmune thrombocytopenia associated with lung cancer is presented. The thrombocytopenia occurred 2 years before the diagnosis of lung cancer. Previous treatments include high doses of corticosteroids and splenectomy. The patient was managed with interferon, which resulted in an increase of the platelet count with control of the hemorrhagic manifestations with this syndrome.
Department of Medical Oncology, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
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Rapoport
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Falkson
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Alberts
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Eloff
D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007372:Interferons / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010976:Platelet Count / Q000187:drug effects; D011696:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D007372:Interferons