Panmyelopathy induced by aminoglutethimide. Report of a clinical case

Onkologie
H E Wander

Abstract

Aminoglutethimide inhibits the synthesis of oestrogens in adrenal and non-adrenal tissues and can be successfully used in the treatment of advanced breast cancer. In this article, a case with aplastic anaemia, a rare but severe side effect of aminoglutethimide is reported.

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