Anemia secondary to valproic acid therapy in a 13-year-old boy: a case report
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INTRODUCTION Valproic acid is a commonly used anti-epileptic drug. Hematological toxicities are among the occasionally observed adverse effects of this medication. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a 13-year-old Caucasian boy who demonstrated mild anemia 12 months after the introduction of valproic acid therapy. A bone marrow biopsy revealed maturation arrest of proerythroblasts. CONCLUSION Prompt diagnosis and valproic acid discontinuation resulted in the patient's recovery.
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دوره 6 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2012