Splenectomy for thrombocytopenia in chronic granulocytic leukemia

Cancer. 1972 Mar;29(3):660-5. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(197203)29:3<660::aid-cncr2820290319>3.0.co;2-e.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Platelets
  • Busulfan / adverse effects
  • Child
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myeloid / complications*
  • Leukocyte Count
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Splenectomy* / adverse effects
  • Staphylococcal Infections / etiology
  • Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced
  • Thrombocytopenia / surgery*

Substances

  • Busulfan
  • Prednisone