| Literature DB >> 22844549 |
Shweta Kurian1, Jessica Macintyre, Muzammil Mushtaq, Caio Max Rocha-Lima, Yeon Ahn.
Abstract
Oxaliplatin in combination with a fluoropyrimide is a treatment option for colorectal cancer patients in the adjuvant and metastatic settings. Very few hematological emergencies have been reported associated with Oxaliplatin. These include autoimmune hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and pancytopenia. We present a case report of a patient who developed hematuria and disseminated intravascular coagulation while receiving the second cycle of FOLFOX and bevacizumab for metastatic colon cancer.Entities:
Keywords: Disseminated intravascular coagulation; Hematological emergencies; Metastatic colon cancer; Oxaliplatin; Platelet count
Year: 2012 PMID: 22844549 PMCID: PMC3406283 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v4.i7.181
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Gastrointest Oncol