title: Splenectomy for thrombocytopenia in chronic granulocytic leukemia.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001792:Blood Platelets; D002066:Busulfan / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007951:Leukemia, Myeloid / Q000150:complications*; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D002066:Busulfan; D011241:Prednisone