Thrombocytopenia associated with etretinate therapy.
A case of thrombocytopenia following etretinate therapy for psoriasis is presented. Etretinate appeared to be the cause of thrombocytopenia. Patients on etretinate are recommended to have their platelet count monitored.
D000328:Adult; D005050:Etretinate / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced*
D005050:Etretinate