[Therapy-induced formation of ascites and pleural effusion during initial chemotherapy in a patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Ascites and pleural effusion during initial chemotherapy].
We report on a 16-year old boy with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who acquired a therapy-induced ascites and pleural effusion during initial chemotherapy. This life-threatening condition could be controlled by intensive care measures including pleural tap and drainage. Chemotherapy could then be continued. The patient has been in continuous complete remission for 18 months.
Gruhn
B
B
Universitäts-Kinderklinik Jena.
Fuchs
D
D
Hermann
J
J
Prager
J
J
Sauerbrey
A
A
Zintl
F
F
D000293:Adolescent; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001201:Ascites / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D016403:Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000139:chemically induced*
Therapiebedingte Aszites- und Pleuraergussbildung während der initialen Chemotherapie eines Patienten mit Non-Hodgkin-Lymphom. Aszites und Pleuraerguss während der initialen Chemotherapie.