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ArticleBMJ case reports2015

A predictable but life-threatening complication of hydroxyurea in a patient with sickle cell anaemia: an experience learned from a Jehovah's Witness.

Aung Myint Tun, Ei Ei Naing, Nay Min Tun, Elizabeth Guevara

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Article in BMJ case reports, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Aung Myint TunDepartment of Internal Medicine, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Ei Ei NaingSt George's University School of Medicine, St. George's, Grenada.
Nay Min TunDivision of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Elizabeth GuevaraDivision of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Brooklyn Hospital Center · USSt. George's University · GD

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

It is well known that hydroxyurea can cause pancytopaenia secondary to bone marrow suppression, which is reversible with short-term discontinuation of the therapy. However, it is important to note that bone marrow suppressive effects caused by hydroxyurea could be easily potentiated in patients with sickle cell anaemia complicated by chronic kidney disease (CKD). We present a case of a Jehovah's Witness with sickle cell anaemia, who developed severe bone marrow suppression due to the combined effects of hydroxyurea and CKD, resulting in a prolonged recovery period after discontinuation of hydroxyurea.

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Jehovah's WitnessesReligion and MedicineAnemia, Sickle CellBlood TransfusionBone MarrowBone Marrow DiseasesEnzyme InhibitorsHumansHydroxyureaMaleMiddle AgedRenal Insufficiency, ChronicEnzyme InhibitorsHydroxyurea

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PMID26424826
PMCPMC4593259
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