title: Ethambutol-induced thrombocytopaenia.
abstract: A rare case of thrombocytopaenia induced by ethambutol is reported. The patient developed widespread purpura 6 days after starting chemotherapy.
authors.affiliation: K.G.'s Medical College, Lucknow, India.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Mukerji
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004977:Ethambutol / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D004977:Ethambutol