Gold induced thrombocytopenia: 12 cases and a review of the literature Journal Articles uri icon

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abstract

  • Gold induced thrombocytopenia is immune mediated, with the production of platelet associated IgG leading to peripheral platelet destruction. An association with HLA-DR3 has been demonstrated. Corticosteroid therapy is effective in treatment, although other modes of therapy may be as efficacious.

authors

  • Adachi, Jonathan Derrick
  • Bensen, William G
  • Kassam, Yasmin
  • Powers, Peter J
  • Bianchi, Fernando A
  • Cividino, Alfred
  • Kean, Walter F
  • Rooney, Patrick J
  • Craig, Gary L
  • Buchanan, W Watson
  • Tugwell, Peter X
  • Gordon, Duncan A
  • Lucarelli, Anne
  • Singal, Dharam P

publication date

  • May 1987