Hidroksiüre'nin Anlatılmamış hikayesi: Bacak ülserli 3 olgunun tedavisi

Translated title of the contribution: Successful management of hydroxyurea-induced leg ulcers in essential thrombocythemia: Report of 3 cases

Jihane Abou Rahal, Rim S. Ishak, Zaher K. Otrock, Joseph E. Maakaron, Samer Ghosn, Ali T. Taher

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Abstract

Essential thrombocythemia is one of the myeloproliferative neoplasms with a plethora of thrombohemorrhagic complications. Hydroxyurea has been proven to be an effective treatment for this condition. However, it is not without side effects. We herein report 3 patients with essential thrombocythemia treated with hydroxyurea who developed refractory leg ulcers, and we outline their successful management. We also review the literature to shed light on the mechanism of this toxicity. Awareness of this important treatment complication is important to avoid the pitfall of futile invasive interventions.

Translated title of the contributionSuccessful management of hydroxyurea-induced leg ulcers in essential thrombocythemia: Report of 3 cases
Original languageTurkish
Pages (from-to)184-187
Number of pages4
JournalTurkish Journal of Hematology
Volume30
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Essential thrombocythemia
  • Hydroxyurea
  • Interferon
  • Leg ulcers

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