Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Erythrocytosis in a Patient Undergoing Hormonal Treatment for Breast Cancer
Joint Authors
Nwabudike, Stanley Madu
Ogbonna, Onyekachi Henry
Yeruva, Sri Lakshmi Hyndavi
Oneal, Patricia
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are most commonly used for breast cancer patients with hormone receptor positive disease.
Although the side effect profile of aromatase inhibitors is well known, including common side effects like arthralgia, bone pain, arthritis, hot flashes, and more serious problems like osteoporosis, we present a case of an uncommon side effect of these medications.
We report the case of a postmenopausal woman on adjuvant hormonal therapy with anastrozole after completing definitive therapy for stage IIIB estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, who was referred to hematology service for evaluation of persistent erythrocytosis.
Primary and known secondary causes of polycythemia were ruled out.
On further evaluation, we found that her erythrocytosis began after initiation of anastrozole and resolved after it was discontinued.
We discuss the pathophysiology of aromatase inhibitor-induced erythrocytosis and reference of similar cases reported in the literature.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yeruva, Sri Lakshmi Hyndavi& Nwabudike, Stanley Madu& Ogbonna, Onyekachi Henry& Oneal, Patricia. 2015. Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Erythrocytosis in a Patient Undergoing Hormonal Treatment for Breast Cancer. Case Reports in Hematology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058636
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yeruva, Sri Lakshmi Hyndavi…[et al.]. Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Erythrocytosis in a Patient Undergoing Hormonal Treatment for Breast Cancer. Case Reports in Hematology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058636
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yeruva, Sri Lakshmi Hyndavi& Nwabudike, Stanley Madu& Ogbonna, Onyekachi Henry& Oneal, Patricia. Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Erythrocytosis in a Patient Undergoing Hormonal Treatment for Breast Cancer. Case Reports in Hematology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058636
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058636