Find in Library
Search millions of books, articles, and more
Indexed Open Access Databases
Severe pulmonary complications after initial treatment with rituximab for the Asian-variant of intravascular lymphoma
oleh: Shang-Ju Wu, Wen-Chien Chou, Bo-Sheng Ko, Hwei-Fang Tien
Format: | Article |
---|---|
Diterbitkan: | Ferrata Storti Foundation 2007-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Rituximab improves response to treatment and outcome for patients with CD20+ B-cell lymphoma. Herein, however, we report the occurrence of severe pulmonary complications shortly after rituximab infusion in three patients with the newly diagnosed Asian variant of intravascular lymphoma. It is suggested that patients with this sub-type of lymphoma are monitored carefully for possible drug reactions during the use of rituximab.