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A Platelet Acquired Storage Pool Disorder Associated with Tamoxifen Therapy
Joint Authors
Nayak, Lalitha
Schmaier, Alvin H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The antiestrogenic drug tamoxifen, used in patients with breast cancer, is associated with an increase in arterial and venous thrombotic events, the mechanism of which is not clearly understood.
We report a case of a lady who presented with new bruising and prolonged bleeding following a tooth extraction 4–6 weeks after starting tamoxifen.
Investigations were consistent with an acquired platelet storage pool disorder.
Repeat platelet function analysis was normal, performed 3 months after discontinuation of tamoxifen.
We present a previously clinically unreported effect of tamoxifen on platelet function.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nayak, Lalitha& Schmaier, Alvin H.. 2012. A Platelet Acquired Storage Pool Disorder Associated with Tamoxifen Therapy. Case Reports in Hematology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nayak, Lalitha& Schmaier, Alvin H.. A Platelet Acquired Storage Pool Disorder Associated with Tamoxifen Therapy. Case Reports in Hematology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-510558
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nayak, Lalitha& Schmaier, Alvin H.. A Platelet Acquired Storage Pool Disorder Associated with Tamoxifen Therapy. Case Reports in Hematology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-510558
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-510558