Mianserin induced agranulocytosis presenting as an abscess.
A case of Mianserin induced agranulocytosis presenting as a localised infection is presented and the literature reviewed. The importance of a thorough drug history in patients presenting with minor surgical ailments is stressed.
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000380:Agranulocytosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003984:Dibenzazepines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008803:Mianserin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections; D013290:Streptococcal Infections
D003984:Dibenzazepines; D008803:Mianserin