Successful desensitization using cisplatin after carboplatin-associated hypersensitivity reactions in 3 cases with recurrent ovarian carcinoma

Hosaka, M.; Ebina, Y.; Moriwaki, M.; Hara, Y.; Araki, N.; Todo, Y.; Takeda, M.; Watari, H.; Sakuragi, N.

Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer and ChemoTherapy 34(9): 1505-1508

2007


ISSN/ISBN: 0385-0684
PMID: 17876157
Document Number: 611808
The standard chemotherapy for ovarian carcinoma is paclitaxel and carboplatin concomitant therapy. This combination is so frequently administered that a carboplatin-associated hypersensitivity reaction may occur after long-term treatment. Recently, we experienced carboplatin-associated hypersensitivity reactions in three cases. They showed symptoms of tachycardia, chest tightness, and dyspnea. We report these cases that could be readministered platinum agent using the cisplatin desensitization method. This method was relatively safe and successful for patients with platinum-sensitive disease.

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