Lenalidomide-Associated ITP

نویسندگان

  • Christina I. Herold
  • Cristina Gasparetto
  • Gowthami M. Arepally
چکیده

Lenalidomide is a potent immunomodulatory agent being used increasingly for treatment of hematologic malignancies including multiple myeloma and myelodysplasia. The common toxicities of lenalidomide, including dose-limiting myelosuppression, are well described. However, the immunomodulatory properties of lenalidomide may give rise to unexpected autoimmune complications. Herein, we describe a case of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) associated with use of lenalidomide.

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دوره 2011  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2011