| Literature DB >> 3110956 |
J D Adachi, W G Bensen, Y Kassam, P J Powers, F A Bianchi, A Cividino, W F Kean, P J Rooney, G L Craig, W W Buchanan.
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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.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3110956 DOI: 10.1016/0049-0172(87)90006-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Arthritis Rheum ISSN: 0049-0172 Impact factor: 5.532