Acute immune-mediated thrombocytopenia due to oxaliplatin administration: a case report

Pietrantonio, F.; Di Bartolomeo, M.; Buzzoni, R.; Bajetta, E.

Tumori 96(1): 154-156

2010


ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8916
PMID: 20437874
Document Number: 641404
Drug-induced acute thrombocytopenia is an extremely rare side effect that may occur immediately after oxaliplatin infusion. This potentially fatal reaction is immune mediated and can be anticipated by mild hemorrhagic signs during previous administrations. This is the first report of acute thrombocytopenia occurring during adjuvant treatment of colorectal cancer with oxaliplatin. Clinicians should be aware of this adverse event in order to prevent possible serious consequences and stop further oxaliplatin administration.

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