Adachi JD, Bensen WG, Kassam Y, Powers PJ, Bianchi FA, Cividino A, Kean WF, Rooney PJ, Craig GL, Buchanan WW. Gold induced thrombocytopenia: 12 cases and a review of the literature.
Semin Arthritis Rheum 1987;
16:287-93. [PMID:
3110956 DOI:
10.1016/0049-0172(87)90006-0]
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Abstract
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.
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