Splenic irradiation in HIV-related thrombocytopenia.
Splenic irradiation has been used in patients with HIV-related thrombocytopenia. This retrospective review deals with four patients treated with low dose splenic irradiation. All patients had an increase in platelet count and tolerated the treatment without side effects. However, the treatment response lasted for several months only.
Leung
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Adelaide Radiotherapy Centre, South Australia, Australia.
Kuan
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D015182:Lymphatic Irradiation; D008297:Male; D010976:Platelet Count / Q000528:radiation effects; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013154:Spleen / Q000528:radiation effects*; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000532:radiotherapy*