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Durable response to etoposide‐loaded platelets in refractory immune thrombocytopenic purpura: A case report
Author(s) -
Wood Lucille,
Jacobs Peter
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
american journal of hematology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.456
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1096-8652
pISSN - 0361-8609
DOI - 10.1002/ajh.2830270115
Subject(s) - thrombocytopenic purpura , platelet , refractory (planetary science) , splenectomy , etoposide , medicine , immune system , purpura (gastropod) , salvage therapy , immune thrombocytopenia , immunology , surgery , gastroenterology , chemotherapy , spleen , biology , ecology , astrobiology
A 23‐year‐old female presented with widespread purpura and ecchymoses as a result of immune thrombocytopenia which was refractory to corticosteroids, splenectomy, and immunosuppressive agents. In view of the extent and serious nature of her bleeding, salvage therapy with etoposide‐loaded platelets was undertaken, which was associated with a lasting complete remission.

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