Sulfasalazine induced agranulocytosis treated with granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor.

Kuipers, E J; Vellenga, E; de Wolf, J T; Hazenberg, B P · J Rheumatol · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the use of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in a case of rheumatoid arthritis with sulfasalazine induced agranulocytosis, leading to a rapid bone marrow recovery within 7 days. This case and 2 others reported in the literature emphasize the need for further research into the possible role of GM-CSF in the treatment of drug induced agranulocytosis.

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