title: Corticosteroids and monocytosis.
abstract: Although the association between steroid administration and neutrophilia is well known, the association with monocytosis is not as common and the mechanism less clear. This report illustrates the association and provides an update of postulated mechanisms and clinical significance.
authors.affiliation: Haematology Laboratory, LabPlus, Auckland City Hospital, Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand. simeonb@adhb.govt.nz
authors.forename: Simeon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Barker
authors.forename: Marilyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: George T C
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005076:Exanthema / Q000139:chemically induced; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008297:Male; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000009:adverse effects; D009000:Monocytes / Q000166:cytology*; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000166:cytology; D011241:Prednisone / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011241:Prednisone; D008727:Methotrexate